The West Virginia Department of
Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health recently renewed federal waivers
allowing for continued safe operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The waivers from United States
Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service allow current WIC
participants and eligible families to be certified, obtain benefits and receive
nutrition and breastfeeding education virtually as the COVID-19 pandemic
continues.
“The challenges of the pandemic
have not prevented the West Virginia WIC Program from
providing vital services,” said
Heidi Staats, Director of the Office of Nutrition Services. “The WIC Program has
adapted to ensure services continue, while also prioritizing the safety and
well-being of staff and participating families.”
West Virginia WIC clinics are open
and following all COVID-19 protocols from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
For more information about WIC or
to find a WIC clinic location to receive remote services, visit dhhr.wv.gov/wic
or call (304) 558-0030.