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SNAP Emergency Allotments are Ending

In November 2022, USDA announced a proposed update to the WIC Food Package. ​WIC Food Packages allow participants to purchase specific foods that are intended to supplement their existing diets and support healthy growth and development. WIC Food Packages vary depending on life stage, breastfeeding status, and dietary needs of participants. This proposal is a positive step for WIC that would:

Emergency Allotments Ending

In November 2022, we welcomed Gavin Perez-Canto to our Coalition Against Hunger team, as our new Community Food Resource Coordinator. Read our interview with Gavin below to learn more about him, including where he gets his passion to fight hunger, what he's excited about, and why this work is so important to him. 

Coalition: Hi Gavin! Please tell us a little bit about yourself.