To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program DiscriminationĬomplaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: ,Īnd at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in Information may be made available in languages other than English. Have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or The Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.īraille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact Institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibitedįrom discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability,Īge, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program Regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as the WIC Program, provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion and support to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.Īn eWIC card to buy healthy food for you or your children.Ĭivil rights law and U.S. If you are a retailer or WIC vendor please visit our Retailers webpage for an updated list of WIC approved foods. If you are a medical provider please visit our Medical Providers webpage for details about transmitting documents to a local WIC office or to DPH. If you are currently not a WIC participant but are looking to apply please visit our Find A Local Agency to find the local WIC office closest to you. If you are a WIC participant please visit our Approved Food Guide webpage for an expanded list of foods that have been approved for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have an upcoming appointment please contact your local WIC office to see what documents you may need to provide. All WIC offices are currently open for phone appointments ONLY. The Connecticut WIC Program is here to support you. Para obtener ideas de recetas vaya a recetas sabrosas (Yummy Recipes) en WICShopper app. Si tiene preguntas en cuanto a los beneficios extras para frutas y vegetales, llame a su oficina WIC. Recordatorio: Los beneficios WIC están vigentes por 30 dias y no se pasan al siguiente mes si no se usan. Los beneficios extras son sólo por tiempo limitado así que asegúrese de usar todos sus beneficios antes de que expiren. $47 mensual para participantes lactando en exclusivo o parcial $43 mensual para participantes embarazadas, postparto y algunas que amamantan parcialmente $24 mensual para cada niño(a) de más de 12 meses de edad La cantidad de beneficios para frutas y vegetales que usted o su hijo(a) recibe depende de su categoría. Los participantes en WIC que califiquen recibirán un aumento temporero de beneficios para frutas y vegetales en octubre, noviembre y diciembre. ¡Los beneficios aumentados para frutas y vegetales se han extendido!Įl aumento temporal de los beneficios WIC para frutas y vegetales para participantes mayores de un año se ha extendido. For recipe ideas go to the Yummy Recipes tab on the WICShopper app. For questions about the extra fruit and vegetable benefit call your WIC office. Reminder: WIC benefits are good for 30 days and do not roll over into the next month if unused. The extra benefits are good for this limited time only so make sure to use all your benefits before they expire. $47 per month for fully or partially breastfeeding participant $43 per month for pregnant, postpartum, and some partially breastfeeding participants $24 per month for each child over 12 months of age The amount of fruit and vegetable benefit you or your child receives depends on your category. The temporary enhanced fruit and vegetable benefit for WIC participants over the age of 1 has been extended.Įligible WIC participants will receive the temporary enhanced fruit and vegetable benefits in October, November and December. WIC’s fruit and vegetable enhanced benefit gets an extension!
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