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For WIC participants, COVID-19 added additional barriers to an already challenging shopping experience. For WIC agencies, WIC vendors, and other stakeholders interested in improving access to WIC foods, this infographic describes a model for online grocery ordering that meets current federal regulations and makes it easier for program participants to redeem WIC benefits, during COVID-19 and beyond. Recommendations are provided and issues are identified to consider for those interested in implementing a similar model.
Published: February 2021
Publisher: No Kid Hungry and Healthy Eating Research
Resource Type: Infographic
Focus Area: Nutrition Policy & Programs
Age Groups: Pregnant women, infants and toddlers (ages 0 to 2), Preschool-age children (ages 3 to 5)
Keyword: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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