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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study highlights impact of increased WIC benefits for fruits and vegetables among ethnic and racial groups

April 19, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, offers nutrition support to diverse populations.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

California Bountiful Magazine features Nutrition Policy Institute’s collaborative Farm to Correction project

April 16, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon

A recent Spring 2024 issue of the California Bountiful magazine, features Nutrition Policy Institute's collaborative research with Impact Justice and ChangeLab Solutions on their Farm to Corrections California project.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New report shares perspectives from over 38,000 WIC participants in 21 states

April 15, 2024

By Lorrene D Ritchie, Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee

Over 38,000 participants in the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC, completed a satisfaction survey in summer of 2023.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study examines sociodemographic factors in multi-program take-up of safety net programs among California families

April 10, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Wendi Gosliner

US safety net programs provide aid to low-income households through cash and in-kind assistance, such as food and healthcare benefits.

Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

High support exists among parents of all income levels for School Meals for All in California

April 8, 2024

By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Christina E Hecht, Danielle Lee

In a recent research brief, Nutrition Policy Institute researchers highlight the benefits of California's School Meals for All program which offers breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students at public and charter schools every instructional day, at no charge, regardless of household income.