DHEC giving WIC Program recipients more money for fruits and vegetables

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Participant’s in the South Carolina Department of Health and Control’s South Carolina Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program now have a little extra money to spend on fruits and vegetables.

According to the agency, the amount has been increased its cash value benefit to $24 for children, $43 for pregnant women and $47 for women who are breast feeding. DHEC says it extended the increase in cash value benefits has ben extended from December 31, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

“Typically, CVBs are around $9 per child and $11 for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. With the upcoming holiday season, we are happy to be able to allow our WIC families to purchase more fruits and vegetables,” said Berry Kelly, State WIC Director. “This temporary boost is an investment in our WIC families’ futures.”

For more information about the WIC Program and how to apply, visit scdhec.gov/health/women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program.