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USVI WIC Program Rolls Out Updated Food Packages With Higher Produce Benefits and More Options

The V.I. Department of Health says families enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children program will now have access to updated food packages that offer more flexibility and stronger nutritional support, as the territory rolls out the final phase of WIC food package modernization. The changes include a permanent increase in fruit and vegetable benefits and an expanded list of approved foods, part of a nationwide U.S. Department of Agriculture effort to improve access to healthy options for mothers and children. According to the Department of Health, the updated packages are intended to improve nutritional value for participating families while giving them more choices in the foods they can bring home. Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion said the changes support the department’s broader goals for women and children’s health. “The Department of Health welcomes these enhancements, which align directly with our mission to reduce health risks and improve outcomes for women and childre...