The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Illinois has expanded its food package offerings, allowing families to choose from a broader range of culturally-responsive foods aligned with the latest nutrition science. The changes took effect Feb. 25 and provide greater flexibility at the grocery store.
Expanded options include: additional package size options; new foods, including corn masa flour, whole wheat English muffins and sardines; and adjustments to certain food quantities – reducing some items and increasing others – to align with current nutrition science and key dietary needs.
For more on the WIC program, please see this week’s print edition.