Legacy of WIC
Mission Statement
We value women, infants, and children by educating and empowering their overall quality of life.
Vision Statement
To promote and sustain a healthy circle of life.
Core Values
Balance, Growth, Learning, Service, Respect.
How is WIC Funded?
WIC is a public health nutrition program under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is a domestic discretionary program funded annually through the U.S. Senate and House Appropriations Committee. The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) drafts WIC’s annual budget proposal for the Federal fiscal year (Oct 1-Sept 30). Through the funding process Congress determines the level of funding that the Program will receive each year. Once the appropriation passes Congress and is signed into law, grants are provided to each state, and administered at the local level by county and city health centers, or private nonprofits.