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Modernizing WIC with EBT

All WIC state programs were required to implement Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)/E-WIC by 2020. Explore this curated collection of resources to see how different WIC programs have supported staff and participants through the transition, and what we are learning about the impact of EBT/E-WIC.


Resources in this Collection


Communications
Modernizing and Streamlining WIC: Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT/eWIC) By 2020
THE GOALS OF EBT/EWIC The United States Department of Agriculture…
Data
WIC EBT Activities
This FNS webpage includes a WIC EBT Activity Map that…

Communications
From Paper to Plastic: Understanding the Impact of EBT on WIC Recipient Behavior
In this paper, authors analyze the impact the transition to…
Graphic / Video
How to use Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona eWIC benefits Video
An Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. state WIC publication for participants…
Graphic / Video
Colorado Getting to Know eWIC Video
A Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment WIC publication…

Journal Article
Comparison of WIC Benefit Redemptions in Michigan Indicates Higher Utilization Among Arab American Families
About 12% of WIC families fully redeemed their benefits in…
Community / Project Resources
Now You've Done It! What Next? Survey Highlights
This document includes highlights from a survey that was conducted…
Communications
Stakeholders Speak: Lessons Learned from EBT Implementation
WIC EBT implementation results in benefits to many stakeholders, but…