08.31.21
In-person requirements decreased WIC participation during the pandemic
Childhood hunger and food insecurity have risen dramatically in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic recession. Since March 2020, 1 in every 4 children has experienced household food insecurity, where their access to adequate nutrition was limited by their family’s financial resources. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and