Like the WIC cards, no money is exchanged and growers are reimbursed directly from the State Department. The participants really look forward to this program and it is a great benefit to local growers. This program provides vouchers to WIC participants that can be redeemed for fresh fruits and vegetables at their local farmers market. If you do NOT see a change in your benefits by June 1st contact our WIC office, 31. Benefits will be updated throughout the month of May. Summer 2021 Fruit and VegetablesĪs part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the WIC Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables will be temporarily increased to $35 a month for each eligible woman and child over one year of age participating in WIC. The increased amount is available to all eligible WIC participants over the age of one from June through September 2021.
WIC Clinic Locations To schedule an appointment at any of our WIC locations call Community Action of Southeast Iowa WIC: 31. Our staff consists of 10 terrific dietitians, nurses and clerical professionals. The client then uses their WIC EBT card at their local grocery store to buy WIC eligible foods.Ĭommunity Action of Southeast Iowa administers the WIC Program for a five-county area which includes Des Moines, Henry, Lee, Louisa, and Muscatine. Referrals are made to programs which may benefit the family and WIC benefits are loaded on their WIC EBT card. The WIC program provides basic foods, nutrition counseling and access to health services for low-income families.Īt the clinic appointments, the client’s income is verified for services, medical and nutrition screenings are conducted and education is provided. COVID-19 Updates, Resources, and Information.Family Development and Self Sufficiency.
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