Resource Types: <span>Research</span>

Participant Recommendations for Improving the WIC Food Package: Evaluating Data from the 2021 Multi-State Participant Satisfaction Survey

This research brief uses data from the 2021 Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey (MSS). The MSS evaluated participants’ experiences and satisfaction with interactions and appointments with WIC, shopping for WIC […]

2023 WIC Technology Landscape Report

Using Technology to Improve the Certification Experience for Participants and WIC Agencies This report builds upon a 2020 WIC Technology Landscape Report which sought to understand the changes to enrollment […]

2023 State of WIC Report: Building the Bridge to a Healthier Future

The 2023 State of WIC report – supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation – centers infant feeding, economic equity, and modernization of the WIC program. It brings lessons learned in […]

Evidence-Based Recommendations and Best Practices for Promoting Healthy Eating Behaviors in Children 2 to 8 years

This resource is an executive summary of evidence-based best practices and recommendations for promoting healthy nutrition and feeding patterns among children 2 to 8 years of age. This executive summary […]

Comparison of Beverage Consumption Recommendations for Young Children: Key Areas of Misalignment and Opportunities for Improvement

This resource is intended for providers and advocates to easily compare and contrast the Healthy Eating Research (HER) Consensus Beverage Recommendations to other beverage guidelines for kids ages 0-5, including […]

Improving the WIC Experience: Recommendations for a More Valuable WIC Experience

To understand participants’ thoughts about the food packages, 10 online focus groups with WIC participants were held in North Carolina in March 2022. Each group had 4-8 participants from similar […]

Research Brief: WIC Participants· Perceptions of the Cash-Value Benefit Increase During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated food insecurity among low-income families with children. To mitigate this issue, the American Rescue Plan increased benefits for WIC participants including raising Cash-Value Benefit (CVB) levels. This […]

Resource Types: Research