Economic Impact

New Mexico WIC and SNAP Integration

In May of 2022, WIC and SNAP began a historic collaborative partnership to coordinate efforts to reduce hunger for New Mexico’s families by building the technical infrastructure to connect the […]

Utilizing FMNP and Building Pop-Up Markets: A Guide for Market Managers

This guide, UTILIZING FMNP AND BUILDING POP-UP MARKETS, was created to help farmers’ market organizers, local public health professionals, and community health advocates create accessible food purchasing opportunities for North […]

New Hampshire WIC Targeted Outreach to SNAP and Medicaid Recipients

New Hampshire WIC receives daily files from the SNAP and Medicaid programs that contain names and contact information for WIC-eligible households recently determined to be eligible for SNAP and/or Medicaid. The […]

Toolkit: Increasing WIC Coverage Through Cross-Program Data Matching and Targeted Outreach

In recent years, more than 40 percent of eligible individuals have missed out on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), despite the program’s well-documented dietary, […]

NWA Working Group Report on Online Ordering Requirements

Weeks after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National WIC Association convened a working group comprised of State WIC Agencies, frontline providers, retailers, EBT processors, and other key stakeholders. […]

Online WIC Shopping: Frequently Asked Questions

With USDA expected to revise vendor regulations, this resource informs WIC stakeholders about the potential reforms that can be accomplished to enable online shopping options and unleash a new generation […]

Modernizing the WIC Shopping Experience

As SNAP scales up nationwide online shopping options, WIC must swiftly innovate to provide participating families with a modern and equitable shopping experience. Two parallel projects led by USDA build […]

WIC Food Package Review: Frequently Asked Questions

With USDA expected to revise the WIC food packages, this resource informs WIC stakeholders about the potential reforms that can be accomplished in a food package review. This resource is […]

Enhancing Nutrition Security: USDA Updates to the WIC Food Packages

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 codified the science-based review process that updated the WIC food packages and sought greater alignment with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2017, […]

Farm to Clinic Pop-Up Market One-Pager

This resource is a one-pager for an event called “Farm to Clinic” coordinated by the Carrboro Farmers’ Market (CFM) and Piedmont Health Services (PHS) in Carrboro, North Carolina. Farm to […]