News Release: Fruit and Vegetable Benefit is Increased for WIC participants

American Rescue Plan Act funds temporary WIC increase

News Release For Immediate Release June 1, 2021  Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Fruit and Vegetable Benefit is Increased for WIC Participants  American Rescue Plan Act funds temporary WIC increase Wisconsin families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables between June 1 and September 30, 2021, the Department of Health Services announced today. The federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will fund the temporary increase in monthly WIC benefits to help make healthy food options more available to families facing additional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Good nutrition is key to mental and physical health, and expanding healthy food choices for WIC participants is one way we can help families be resilient during this very challenging year," said Dr. Jasmine Zapata, chief medical officer for the Bureau of Community Health Promotion in the Department's Division of Public Health. View the entire news release. You signed up to receive Wisconsin Department of Health Services News Releases. If you have a question, do not reply directly to this message. Email the Communications Team or call the media line at 608-266-1683.

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