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WIC EBT Operating Rules

The Operating Rules (OR) is a technical resource for states to apply in their EBT implementation projects for consistency in WIC EBT online purchase messages and file handling processes utilized […]

FNS Handbook 901 v2 Advance Planning Documents

The primary objective of this Handbook is to help State agencies navigate FNS requirements to secure approval, and get the requested funding, for modern eligibility systems and EBT benefit delivery […]

Now You’ve Done It! What Next? Survey Highlights

This document includes highlights from a survey that was conducted in 2017/2018 of WIC Retailer Coordinators across the country in states that are post-EBT implementation. Some of the survey findings […]

Accessibility and Preferred Use of Online Web Applications Among WIC Participants with Internet Access

This study addressed the need for better understanding of WIC client use of technology, the technologies clients prefer, and how technology preferences change across WIC populations in the western region states. Authors found that: Technologies should be considered for addressing WIC clients’ needs, including use of text messaging and smartphone apps for appointments, education, and other WIC services; online scheduling and nutrition education; and a stronger Facebook presence for connecting with WIC clients and breastfeeding support.

From Paper to Plastic: Understanding the Impact of EBT on WIC Recipient Behavior

In this paper, authors analyze the impact the transition to WIC EBT has on enrollment, WIC benefits redemption, and non-WIC food expenditures using enrollment data for five states, and expenditure data for 17,714 households enrolled in WIC. Authors found no evidence that EBT increases the chance that eligible people enroll in the WIC program.

WIC EBT Activities

This FNS webpage includes a WIC EBT Activity Map that describes the WIC EBT status of the 90 state WIC agencies as well as the latest WIC EBT Detail Status […]

Statement on Progress Towards the Gold Standard

The following statement was made on September 10, 2016, at the National WIC Association’s Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Promotion Conference in Denver, Colorado, by its then board of directors chair, […]

Wyoming State WIC Page

The Wyoming State WIC Page includes main contacts, State WIC profiles, and state-specific resources and links.

Wisconsin State WIC Page

The Wisconsin State WIC Page includes main contacts, State WIC profiles, and state-specific resources and links.

Winnebago State WIC Page

The Winnebago State WIC Page includes main contacts, State WIC profiles, and state-specific resources and links.

Whitney Carlson