Alabama WIC Program seeks public comment about 2025 State Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Allison Hatchett, (334) 206-5673

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 whose family income is up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level. Special emphasis is placed on participation of infants, children, and high-risk pregnant women.

The WIC Program regulations require each state agency to establish a procedure under which members of the general public are provided an opportunity to comment on the development of the state agency plan.

Alabama WIC Program's 2025 State Plan of Program Operations may be reviewed between September 9- 23, 2024, online. '

Written comments may be e-mailed via the WIC Contact Us page or mailed to the following address by September 23, 2024:

Alabama Department of Public Health
Bureau of Family Health Services - State WIC Office
The RSA Tower, Suite 1300
201 Monroe Street
P.O. Box 303017
Montgomery, Ala. 36130-3017
Telephone: (334) 206-5673

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The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

County health departments throughout Alabama provide a wide range of confidential and professional services. Contact your local county health department for additional information.

Mission: To promote, protect, and improve Alabama's health

Vision: Healthy People. Healthy Communities. Healthy Alabama.

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