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Assistance needed in Aisle 1: What Missouri WIC families face
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A WashU-led pilot tested retailer training in Missouri to see if better-informed store staff increases WIC benefit use. It mattered because WIC serves a large share of infants and improves birth and nutrition outcomes, yet many families still struggle to redeem benefits. Continue for findings on persistent store-level barriers and policy implications.
Originally published on WashU News by Deb Parker on Sep 2, 2026. Republished with permission.
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