WIC services and federal budget updates

Background

On September 2, 2026, the United States Congress passed a Continuing Resolution that would keep the federal government open until December 11, 2026.

What you should know

• California WIC will continue to provide services and enroll families.
• Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments.
• Check this website regularly for updates.

What you can do

• Continue to use your WIC benefits.
  Use your WIC food benefits at WIC authorized stores as usual. Your WIC food benefits can help you stretch your food dollars.
• Keep attending your WIC appointments.
  Families should continue attending their scheduled WIC appointments. WIC will continue to help you get healthy foods, nutrition, breastfeeding support, and referrals.
• Stay in contact with your WIC office.
  Your local WIC office can offer you direct support and guidance.

How you can stay informed

• Check the MyFamily website.
  Visit this website regularly for updates and announcements. WIC will keep participants informed of any changes to services.
• Check the California WIC App.
  Download and check the WIC App for alerts, appointment reminders, and your food benefit amounts. The app is available for iPhone and Android phones.

Page Last Updated: September 3, 2026