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USDA Expands Access to Online Shopping in SNAP, Invests in Future WIC Opportunities

USDA continues making great strides in bringing the online shopping experience to more of its program participants. FNS is working rapidly to expand capacity in the SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot — having grown the program exponentially over the past few months. And now the agency is investing in the future of online ordering in WIC, as well.

11/02/2020

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USDA Extends WIC COVID-19 Flexibilities for Duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

USDA today announced the extension of more than a dozen flexibilities ensuring WIC participants continue receiving the food and health support they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

09/21/2020

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USDA Acts on Feedback, Requests Public Input on the National Universal Product Code (NUPC) Database

USDA’s WIC program is a critical resource in ensuring a strong nutritional foundation for participants. Today, USDA is taking a step to gather additional information on ways to improve and maximize usage of a key tool we provide our state partners through the release of a Request for Information on the WIC National Universal Product Code Database.

01/30/2020