Madison WI –
October 3, 2013 - Despite the shutdown of the federal government, and in
response to the confusion created by national news stories reporting closures
of the WIC program, local WIC officials wish to clarify that the program in
Madison & Dane County is open for business. WIC is the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
According to WIC
supervisor Lesly Scott, “We need to get the word out that our program is indeed
functioning normally. Our clinic hours are the same as always at both the
South Park Street and East Washington locations.” She also reminds the public
that WIC clinics outside of Madison will be open as usual on Fridays.
“WIC checks are good and we are encouraging clients to spend them.” Scott
points out that these services will continue until further notice and that she
is working with the state WIC Director and continually assessing the fiscal
situation.
Local merchants
and vendors should not experience any difficulty redeeming those
vouchers. State officials assure farmers participating in the WIC
and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program that they can continue to use
their farmers' market checks through October 31 and farmers can continue to
deposit checks through November 15.
Those who have further questions about the WIC program can call the
clinic at (608) 267-1111. Detailed information about the WIC
program can be found online at www.publichealthmdc.com/family/wic/