WIC breastfeeding peer counselors(o)

The Florida Department of Health will receive $6,283,687 under a Formula Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The funding supports the WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024.

Under the WIC Program (CFDA 10.557), the Florida Department of Health will provide supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health and social services to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, as well as infants and children up to age five who are determined to be at nutritional risk. The goal of the WIC Program is to improve the health of eligible populations through proper nutrition and access to related services. The Florida Department of Health will deliver these services through its Office of Deputy Secretary for Operations over the two year award period using the $6.3 million in Formula Grant funds.