Special to IFN
The Iredell County Health Department is working to inform local Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) participants about important changes following notice from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has notified state WIC agencies that no quarterly funding allocations for fiscal year 2026 will be issued because of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Based on current resources and USDA guidelines, the North Carolina WIC program has enough funding to continue operations, including food benefits, for approximately two weeks.
What Participants Can Expect
• Benefits will continue for now. WIC food benefits and services remain active for at least two weeks;.
• Regular updates will be shared. The Health Department and NCDHHS will provide information as soon as it becomes available; and
• Future funding is uncertain. USDA has indicated it may release limited emergency funds, but North
Carolina is not guaranteed to receive them.
“Our priority is ensuring that Iredell County families continue to have access to food and support through WIC during this period of uncertainty,” said Brady Freeman, Health Director. “We are committed to keeping participants informed and supported while the federal government works to resolve the shutdown.”
The Iredell County Health Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates to participants and partners as conditions change.
LEARN MORE
For questions or more information about WIC services in Iredell County, contact:
• Statesville Office: 704-878-5319
• Mooresville Office: 704-664-4635
• Email: ichdwic@iredellcountync.gov
• Website: https://tinyurl.com/ICHDWIC925
For information regarding community-based resources and assistance visit https://tinyurl.com/ICHDResources.
The Iredell County Health Department is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of all residents through comprehensive and compassionate healthcare. We offer a range of programs and services aimed at promoting the well-being of our community. To learn more, visit https://tinyurl.com/ICHDMain.