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Bill introduced to drastically increase WIC fresh produce voucher value

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The WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID-19 Act will give states the option to nearly quadruple the fruit and vegetable benefit for children, and triple the benefit for mothers.

WIC changes, including fresh produce vouchers, helped lower child obesity

- General News
It was a long and hard battle for fresh produce advocates, but a new study suggests efforts to increase fruit and vegetable access for WIC paid off in lower rates of obesity for children.