New Income Guidelines Set for WIC Program
Grand Rapids, MI (July 11, 2024) - The federal government set new guidelines for families to receive help with putting food on the table, effective June 1, 2024. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) recently updated the guidelines in Michigan.
Participants can earn a little more in 2024 to qualify for benefits. This federally-funded program by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows participants to receive benefits through the Michigan WIC EBT card to buy specific supplemental foods such as milk, yogurt, eggs, bread, whole wheat pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables, and infant formula at certain grocery stores and pharmacies.
“WIC is a critical component in ensuring that parents receive quality educational and nutritional support, and that young children consume the right foods to help them grow into healthy adults,” said Abby Bishop, Public Health Program Supervisor for the Kent County Health Department. “If someone previously applied for benefits and was turned down, now may be a good opportunity to reassess and see if the new guidelines are a better fit.”
   The WIC program, administered by the Kent County Health Department, offers nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, support and education, referrals to other healthcare providers, high-risk nutrition counseling, immunizations, and supplemental foods. The supplemental foods provided to participants meet daily nutrient needs, including vitamins A and C, folic acid, calcium, and iron.
For more information on WIC, go to www.accesskent.com/Health/WIC/ or call 616-632-7200.
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