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Healthy, Accessible Food and DrinksEarly ChildhoodHealth Equity

USDA Proposes Science-Driven Updates to Foods Provided through WIC

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced proposed changes to the foods issued to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC provides a monthly benefit for healthy foods, coupled with individualized nutrition services, that reach more 6.3 million pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children across the country.

Takeaways from the Voices for Healthy Kids Summit

Take an inside look at our Summit, in which we explored equity and roles in building equitable campaigns and policy change.

Preemption Efforts

Equality Ohio: Fighting Preemption and Protecting LGBTQ+ Youth

Ohio is at the center of preemption policy fights related to LGBTQ+ youth, and thus far, with the support of Voices for Healthy Kids, we have held the line.

Healthy, Accessible Food and Drinks

10 Cents a Meal Funding of $9.3 Million Secured for FY ‘23

Michigan’s governor signed a bipartisan education budget into law, which includes a historic investment for 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids & Farms. The funding will aid 10 Cents a Meal in providing children with access to locally grown fruits and vegetables.