With funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, the Hawaiʻi WIC Program will increase their cash value benefit (CVB) to $35 for the months of June, July and August 2o21 first-use dates. In addition to the CVB that participants can use to purchase fruits and vegetables at authorized WIC vendors, participants receive milk, cereal, juice, whole grains, beans, peanut butter, and baby food as part of their monthly benefits.
Funding for the temporary increase comes from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).
The Hawaiʻi WIC Program started issuing future food packages with the new $35 increase beginning with participants’ June benefits. Current WIC participants are being informed of this implementation during their appointments and will see the updated benefits in their account if they were issued June benefits this month.
Those that are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or have children under 5 years old can see if they qualify for WIC benefits by contacting their nearest WIC office at signupwic.com.
Vendors will be notified of the temporary $35 CVB increase and the possibility of increased demand for produce in their stores as the implementation date nears.
For more information on the Hawaiʻi WIC Program visit health.hawaii.gov/wic.
