Action Alert: Urge U.S. House to Support WIC Funding
WIC Funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations
On August 1, 2025, the Senate, by an overwhelming vote of 87-9, advanced bipartisan legislation that provides $8.2 billion for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), a $500 million increase from FY 2025 to meet anticipated participation, while safeguarding the cash value benefit (CVB) that allows WIC participants to purchase fruits and vegetables. The legislation continues the nearly 30-year bipartisan commitment for the program. See FRAC’s statement.
What is WIC?
WIC provides free, healthy foods and personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services. From the moment a mother finds out she’s expecting until the child turns 5, WIC provides extra support to help keep her family healthy. WIC uses Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, which work just like a debit card. Participants can also save time with virtual appointments in many locations.
Take Action
Looking for ideas for August Recess? Use the FRAC Action Network to easily send a pre-populated email, or craft your own, to urge your House Members to speak out and support the WIC funding in the Senate-passed appropriations bill — a level expected to ensure that all those who apply can participate in WIC and receive the full CVB benefits.
Arizona Congressional Delegation
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) (202) 224-2325, Email https://www.kelly.senate.gov/
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) (202) 224-4521, Email https://www.gallego.senate.gov/
Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ01) (202) 225-2190 or (202) 225-0096, Email https://schweikert.house.gov/contact-form
Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ02) (202) 225-3361, Email https://crane.house.gov/contact
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D_AZ03) (202) 225-4065, Email https://ansari.house.gov/
Rep. Greg Stanton (D -AZ04) (202) 225-9888, Email https://stanton.house.gov/contact
Rep. Andy Biggs (R- AZ05) (202) 225-2635, Email https://biggs.house.gov/contact/email
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) (202) 225-2542, Email https://ciscomani.house.gov/contact/offices
AZ07 Open (formerly Representative Raul M. Grijalva)
Rep. Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ 08) (202) 225-4576, Email https://hamadeh.house.gov/
Rep. Paul A. Gosar (R -AZ09) (202) 225-2315, Email https://gosar.house.gov/contact/
“Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.” (Isaih 58:10).