WIC

Meijer accepts WIC benefits for online grocery in Michigan

Meijer is the first Michigan retailer to now accept Women, Infants, and Children benefits for online and app-based purchases.

3 months ago 3 minute read

Foundation for Fresh Produce launches ‘Fruit & Veggie Hub’ in the WICShopper app

Through the partnership, over 1.3 million WIC families in 35 state agencies will have access to the Fruit & Veggie...

6 months ago 5 minute read

NGA stresses the need to reopen the government and fund SNAP/WIC

Independent grocers are often the only source of fresh produce, dairy, and other nutritious essentials for millions of families.

1 year ago 2 minute read

IFPA gives WIC funding update

IFPA commends the Senate Appropriations Committee for advancing legislation that fully funds the SNAP for WIC Cash Value Benefit for...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA CEO: Fresh produce needs to own the MAHA conversation 

In this time of Make America Healthy Again, fresh produce needs to establish itself as the whole food solution, says...

1 year ago 2 minute read

IFPA responds to House proposal to reduce WIC produce benefits

IFPA's statement warns of dangers of House Agriculture Subcommittee bill that reduces the fruit and vegetable benefit in WIC.

1 year ago 3 minute read

HAB study shows how avocados influence SNAP/WIC shopping

A new study from the Hass Avocado Board reveals a powerful opportunity for the produce industry with SNAP and WIC...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA notes produce wins in USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

April 9, 2024 WASHINGTON – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962, the largest and most diverse international association...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Biden administration finalizes updates to foods provided through WIC

Chicago, April 9, 2024 – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has...

3 years ago 6 minute read

IFPA’s statement after Congressional WIC funding vote

WASHINGTON (March 6, 2024) – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962, the largest and most diverse international association...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Update on the farm bill

As the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 launches a major campaign to preserve funding for the Special Supplemental...

3 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA launches ad campaign defending the WIC program

January 10, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 launched its largest-ever ad campaign in...

3 years ago 3 minute read

A look at IFPA as lobbyist

Mollie Van Lieu of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has coauthored an op-ed piece for U.S. News...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA research finds WIC vastly underutilized

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2023 – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, is vital...

3 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA members rally to preserve WIC produce benefits

June 28, 2023 Washington, D.C. – As part of its ongoing nutrition advocacy work and in response to a bill...

3 years ago 7 minute read

IFPA applauds Senate agriculture appropriations, full funding for WIC

Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 applauds the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture’s passage of its Fiscal...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Everybody on board the wagon

Are you on the wagon? This has nothing to do with your alcohol consumption, which is none of my business....

3 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA disappointed by House Ag bill WIC cuts and grower impact

Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is disappointed by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture’s...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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