WIC Program gets temporary boost

Monthly benefits for families participating in the Wyoming WIC Program, which is operated by the Wyoming Department of Health, will see a significant temporary boost over the next few months.

The Wyoming WIC Program—also known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program—is a joint federal and state government effort under the United States Department of Agriculture which provides nutritious foods and education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals for income-eligible women who are pregnant or postpartum, infants and children up to age 5. All...