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Wyoming caregivers see significant temporary increase to WIC benefits under American Rescue Plan

By Brendan LaChance on June 1, 2021 (Shutterstock) CASPER, Wyo. Families participating in the Wyoming Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program will see a “significant temporary boost” to monthly benefits, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. The increase to benefits comes through federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars and will provide increases to fruit and vegetable vouchers through Sept. 30, the WDH said on Tuesday. The fruit and vegetable vouchers have been increased to $35 per month per participant, up from the standard $9 per month for children and the standard $11 per month for women. Article continues below. “Providing even more nutritious, delicious fruits and vegetables (fresh or frozen) during the peak growing season than we already offer can both promote healthier living and help to reduce food insecurity,” Wyoming WIC Program Manager with the WDH Melissa Stehwien says.

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.

Wyoming WIC Benefits Recipients to Receive Temporary Boost

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