[Video] USDA working to modernize WIC access for over six million eligible families

By Deniz Ataman

30-Nov-2023 Last updated on 30-Nov-2023 at 15:11 GMT

FoodNavigator-USA sat down with Stacey Dean, USDA’s deputy undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (FNS) to discuss how the agency is working to improve access for over six million eligible families not currently utilizing WIC based on findings from FNS’ report.

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