Officials warn SNAP uncertainty could increase demand for WIC in Vernon County
Vernon County staff told the board that changes in SNAP distribution have direct effects on WIC caseloads and expenditures. Amy Ducharme said "More SNAP really affects WIC," and staff reported roughly 420 WIC participants and nearly 2,600 SNAP beneficiaries locally.
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County staff and the health department briefed the board on how recent federal and state actions affecting SNAP could ripple into the WIC program and local services.
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