Updated tool to introduce food package changes
Do you want some assistance in talking about the food package changes with participants? Check out the updated New Options – WIC Food Package document. A section on the Infant food package has been added on the back of the page. This document highlights main food package changes to make it easier for participants to choose the options they want. Use this updated tool, or the updated WIC Food Package Pictorials to help families shop for new foods!
See the Food Package Updates page for more food package information.
New Weekly Update webpage format
The WIC Weekly Update List webpage is updated!
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One year of GovDelivery Weekly Updates for reference. (Previously 6 months)
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New format: The current month’s Weekly Update links and table of contents will be at the top of the page. The previous months are below in dropdowns for easier reference.
- To search previous months’ contents, click the “Expand All” link at the top of the dropdowns, then use CTRL + F to search for key words.
We hope this helps local agencies access and reference past content more easily.
Minnesota WIC participant advisory group - recruitment
- Flyers were emailed to WIC coordinators March 18.
- QR code on flyer for the participant interest form.
- Forms will be reviewed and interviews scheduled in July/August with selection finalized in late August.
- Recruitment closes Tuesday, June 30.
No local agency outreach or breastfeeding project grants this year
The WIC promotion and outreach grants and promoting lactation grants are not available to local agencies this year.
WIC will revisit these grant opportunities next year.
Information about these grants is available on our website: Additional Funding for Local WIC Agencies
WIC advisory group meeting
The next WIC advisory group meeting will be held virtually on Monday, April. 27. Refer to the WIC Advisory Group webpage for the agenda.
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
On demand trainings
New recorded training webinars available!
We have two new recorded trainings available on our Recorded Webinars webpage.
Question? If you have questions about these or other available trainings, please contact Carole Kelnhofer.
The week ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage.
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
Measles information
- Measles is a growing concern in the U.S., with cases rising from 2,285 last year (including 3 deaths) to 1,575 cases so far this year. There is also a large ongoing outbreak in Mexico, with nearly 10,000 cases and at least 28 deaths. In Minnesota, there have been 15 cases this year, along with regional activity in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
- Measles is highly contagious and serious—about 20% of cases require hospitalization. Symptoms begin with cough, runny nose, and red eyes, followed by fever and a rash. People are infectious for about nine days, and unvaccinated individuals exposed to measles must stay home for 21 days.
- The best protection is the MMR vaccine, given at 12–15 months and again at 4–6 years. If vaccination status is unknown, it is safe to give a dose. There are no vaccine requirements for most travelers entering the U.S., though refugees do have requirements. While many people from Mexico and Central America are vaccinated, coverage has declined, leaving some communities at risk.
More information
Minnesota Department of Health’s Measles (Rubeola) webpage.
CDC Measles Resources – offers resources in different languages.
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day (State office closed)
Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth (State office closed)
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