Recruitment and Retention of WIC Participants

WIC For A Stronger, Healthier America

THE CRITICAL NEED FOR WIC Across the United States, in urban and rural areas, WIC’s time-limited services and benefits ensure that children get a strong, healthy start in life. There […]

How WIC Positively Impacts Local Communities

“For over forty years, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has been strengthening local communities across America. In urban, rural and suburban areas, WIC’s time-limited […]

Refugee Children’s Participation in the Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition (WIC) Program in Massachusetts, 1998-2010

Abstract Objectives: To (1) describe prevalence of growth abnormalities and anemia in refugee children; (2) describe the proportion of age-eligible refugee children enrolled in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, […]

Understanding the Factors Influencing Low-Income Caregivers’ Perceived Value of a Federal Nutrition Programme, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Abstract Objective: Retention of participants has been an issue in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It has been suggested that the perceived value of WIC […]

Breastfeeding Is Associated With Higher Retention in WIC After Age 1

Abstract Objective: Examine factors associated with retention on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) after 1 year of age. Setting: A large California WIC program. […]

The Influence of Foodstore Access on Grocery Shopping and Food Spending

Abstract Low access to food retailers selling healthy and affordable foods may lead to reliance on food retail venues that carry a limited range of foods. Reliance on smaller retail […]

New York WIC Participant Handbook

A New York State Department of Health guide for WIC participants in New York State.

Arkansas WIC Program Video

An informational video from the Arkansas Department of Health WIC program, introducing the new eWIC card.

Alaska Shopping with WIC Video – How Do I Use My WIC Vouchers (Checks)?

An Alaska Department of Health and Social Services WIC publication for participants purchasing WIC approved foods in Alaska.

Alabama WIC App Information and Video

The Alabama WIC app is a one-stop shop to several resources needed when applying for or participating in the Alabama Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program. The app is […]