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Promote nutrition education materials and collaborate with DoAg on messaging to participants about benefit issuance and spending FMNP benefits through the 2025 season. June 2024 Messaging begins in June on the issuance of eFMNP benefits

FRVM staff Nutrition staff

Distribute and promote the eFMNP participant surveys. November/December 2024 Responses to surveys accessed through WIC Shopper App, WIC website and One Call Now text messaging. FRVM staff Nutrition staff 3.3 Make changes to food packages and eligible foods in response to Final Rule for Revisions in the WIC Food Packages.

Assessment of tasks to be completed in the food resources and vendor management areas. Final rule published 4/18/24 Current functionality of CTWIC and processes. FRVM staff Nutrition staff Changes to minimum inventory, pricing and monitoring report screens.

Review submissions from manufacturers and distributors on product nutrition labels, statewide availability, and retail costs. Final rule published 4/18/24 Current redemption percentages for the highest redeemed food items

Emails and information submitted to the State WIC Office for approval in Connecticut. FRVM staff Nutrition staff Amendments to the vendor agreement and update the minimum inventory requirements. Final rule published 4/18/24 Agreements are revised and emailed to all authorized vendors. FRVM staff

Provide bulletin on new regulations or procedures. Final rule published 4/18/24 Bulletins sent to all WIC authorized vendors. FRVM staff

Communicate necessary changes in food packages to IT. Final rule published 4/18/24 Through the MIS contractor, Voyatek, requesting and testing system changes. Nutrition staff Provide updates to local agencies regarding any new policies, educational materials, etc. Final rule published 4/18/24 Numbered memos. Nutrition staff Notify wholesale distributors of updates to food packages, new food items, and minimum inventory requirements. Final rule published 4/18/24 Mailing list and communications through the WIC Vendor Advisory Group. FRVM staff