The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is an $8 billion federal program that provides vouchers for infant formula, fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat milk, and other healthy staple foods.
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Program description and budget scale
As of 2025, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) serves more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children.
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Program reach
Multiple studies have associated participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) with lower infant mortality, healthier birth weights, higher immunization rates, and improved academic outcomes for children.
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Summarized program outcomes reported in research literature