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March 30, 2006

Food Assistance: FNS Could Take Additional Steps to Contain WIC Infant Formula Costs

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides food, nutrition education, and health care referrals to close to 8 million low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children each year. About a quarter of these participants are served using rebate savings from contracts with infant formula manufacturers. WIC is administered by the Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

Posted by Gary Holden at March 30, 2006 8:50 AM