The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program announces that WIC clinics across the state will remain open and fully operational, providing essential nutrition services and food benefits to qualifying families.
All scheduled appointments, nutrition education, and benefit issuance services are proceeding as normal.
“While we closely monitor the federal government shutdown, I will not let it harm our families who rely on this important source of nutrition,” said Governor Josh Green. “I will ensure that funding remains available for this critical program.”
WIC Services Branch chief, Melanie Murakami, advised participants to continue using WIC services.
“We encourage all our participants to keep their appointments and use their eWIC benefits to purchase the healthy foods their families need,” she said.
All local WIC agencies and clinics are open for scheduled appointments and services. Participants are encouraged to contact their local clinic to confirm specific hours and appointments.
It is essential for participants to keep their scheduled appointments to ensure they receive next month’s benefits and to continue meeting the program requirements.
Food benefits are still being issued and can be redeemed using the eWIC card. WIC-approved foods are available to purchase using eWIC cards at all authorized grocery stores and retailers.
WIC provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. Those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or have children under the age of 5 are encouraged to see if they qualify for WIC benefits.
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