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Phase One: Rollout of New Infant Food Package (6 – 11 months)

Starting April 1, 2025

What is Changing with the Infant Food Package?

  • Infants age 6-11 months may receive $11 cash value benefit (CVB) to substitute for half of infant fruit and vegetable purees, or $22 CVB to substitute for all infant purees.
    • Includes fresh and frozen produce
    • CVB substitution available at 6 months rather than at the previous 9 months
  • Less infant cereal and infant meats

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When will my infant’s food package change?

         At your first appointment scheduled after April 1, 2025, your infant’s food package will be discussed and updated to include the new changes. No action is needed on your part. Or, if you would like to request changes sooner, you may contact your WIC clinic before your scheduled appointment.

Wyoming WIC: Updates to Food Packages

Begin on April 1, 2025!

In April 2024, the USDA approved new food rules for WIC food packages. These changes are based on the latest advice from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. State WIC agencies must implement most requirements of the new food rule by April 2026.

The Wyoming WIC program will make these changes in phases. Women’s and children’s food packages will be changed in the next year.

What is New?

  • More food choices based on the latest nutrition recommendations.
  • More options for special diets and cultural food preferences.
  • View USDA’s full summary at fns.usda.gov/wic/fr-041824.
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