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Section 4
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May 13, 2026
IMPORTANT
WIC initial and closed-out monthly participation
End-of-Month (EOM) will be run this Sunday, May 17. Agencies can begin running the Year-to-Date Participation report in Infoview (INFOVIEW TEMPLATES >> Counts >> Monthly Participation) on Tuesday, May 19. This provides initial participation for April and closed-out participation through February by state, grantee, agency, and clinic.
On Tuesday, June 2, counts for initial participation and closed-out months will also be available:
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Formula order holiday reminder
All formula companies will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Risk factor update
Starting May 23, the following risk code nutrition risk codes will be revised to reflect current Food Nutrition Service (FNS) guidance.
Updated
- WIC 141 Low Birth Weight and Very Low Birth Weight
- WIC 353 Food Allergies
- WIC 427 Inappropriate Nutrition Practices for Women
Discontinued
- WIC 312 History of Low Birth Weight
For more information, please refer to Risk Factor Updates (PDF).
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Section 5
Submitting UPCs in the WIC App
If a participant finds a food item they think should be WIC approved, they can submit it through the WIC app for review.
To find the submit option, they should scan or enter the UPC. If the item shows as not allowed, they will see the option to submit it for review.
To submit a UPC, they must upload clear photographs of:
- The UPC barcode
- The nutrition label
- The front of the package
NOTE: All three photographs are required for the item to be considered.
Registered agency staff can also submit UPCs using this same option. Encourage participants to use the app to help add new eligible foods!
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Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
Upcoming trainings
Lessons in WIC: Case Studies
Description: Join us for a one-hour virtual session where we will cover real-life scenarios to help WIC CPAs recognize and manage common nutrition concerns. Content will repeat monthly with a new topic quarterly. No registration is required; join the session that fits your availability. Sessions will not be recorded.
Join link: Lessons in WIC: Case Studies
Training will be held on the third Thursday of every month from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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April - June: Childhood Weight Case Study
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July - Sept.: Common Nutrition Concerns During Pregnancy Case Study
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Oct.- Dec.: Picky Eating Case Study
NOTE: If you plan to bring this training back to your team, we recommend that at least one member of your staff attend the live presentation to support a train-the-trainer approach.
Please see our Lessons in WIC: Case Studies webpage for more information.
Questions? Contact Carole Kelnhofer.
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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.
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day (State office closed)
Friday, June 19 - Juneteenth (State office closed)
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