![]() With a unified coalition and champions in leadership across state agencies, Nevada was able to secure short term funding from the CARES Act to implement a variety of COVID related priorities. Nevada WIC has been able to overcome these barriers and creatively pilot their own WIC delivery program.Įarly in the pandemic, Nevada WIC worked with their health department, legislators, and advocates to develop a plan for WIC online ordering to maintain WIC participation and create a more equitable shopping experience for WIC families. As well, there are regulatory hurdles to overcome, and specific outreach efforts to acquaint WIC participants and others with new options. The WIC program, though, has unique barriers to online shopping that require thoughtful planning between a range of stakeholders including grocers, providers, and EBT processors. With the online SNAP pilot now reaching more than 90% of SNAP participants, WIC shoppers deserve to have this same opportunity. ![]() The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the need for action around online WIC shopping to the forefront of conversations around modernizing WIC. COVID-19 Nevada State Spotlight WIC Funding and Operation ![]()
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