Cash value benefit extended

Participants in South Carolina “WIC”–Women, Infants and Children program–can cash in on extra healthy fruits and vegetables until springtime of next year.  The state DHEC announces that the temporary cash value benefit increase announced last fall is being extended from New Year’s Eve to March 31.   Fruit and vegetable purchases will remain at the following amounts for qualifying families:

$24 for children

$43 for pregnant and post-partum women

$47 for fully and partially breastfeeding women

Across the state, WIC families may shop for nutritious foods at more than 600 authorized WIC retailers.  Participants no longer are required to visit a clinic.  All services are provided only through remote services by telephone.  To apply, call 855/472-3432.