Policy
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: Prioritizing Healthier Outcomes for the Next Generation
By National WIC Association
In 2022, Congress passed a narrow child nutrition package that enacted long overdue reforms so that school-age children would be fed during the summer months. This is just the first step. Especially as Congress focuses on a Farm Bill, WIC reforms should not be put on the back-burner. Action is needed to unleash more accessible services that meet the expectations of modern parents and align with the experience delivered by healthcare and retailers to the general public.
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Date Added
February 20, 2023
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