The WIC FMNP is a Congressionally-authorized program administered by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship in cooperation with the department of Public Health and the local WIC Agencies. Participants in the WIC FMNP must be active participants in the Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children program. WIC FMNP benefits are distributed to eligible participants June 1 through August 31 by the local WIC Agencies. The WIC FMNP currently serves participants in 67 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Categories of participants served are based on the amount of funding received from the USDA for food benefits. The WIC FMNP is governed by the WIC/Seniors FMNP Administrative Rules, Chapter 50.

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In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer