![]() ![]() Among participants who recalled providing documentation of income and address virtually, the majority felt comfortable providing information via email (60%) and text messaging (72%). ![]() Approximately 34% ( n = 62) of participants reported very low or low food security and 40% ( n = 64) had difficulties buying WIC foods during the pandemic. Average age for mothers was 29.2 ± 6.3 years and for infants was 17.7 ± .2 months 80% ( n = 147) identified as Hispanic. The survey assessed sociodemographics, employment, food security, experiences with remote WIC recertification and service delivery, and experiences with obtaining WIC foods during the pandemic. All participants (N = 246) were invited to complete a follow-up survey between November 2020-February 2021 185 mothers completed the survey. Participants included mothers and infants who participated in a WIC-based intervention between June 2019-August 2020. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to describe WIC participants’ experiences with remote service delivery and recertification during the pandemic. ![]() Many Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinics implemented alternatives to in-person service delivery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including virtual visits and electronic document sharing. ![]()
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