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Limited Acceptance of WIC Vouchers Leaves Some Families in a Difficult Search for Infant Formula

Lucy Wolski
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The national infant formula shortage has been particularly difficult for low-income families with young kids that use a federal nutrition program. WESA’s Sarah Boden reports the program’s vouchers can only be used at certain stores.

Read the full story at: https://www.wesa.fm/health-science-tech/2022-05-21/pennsylvania-wic-family-skips-bills-to-buy-infant-formula

(Original air-date: 5/23/22)

Sarah Boden covers health, science and technology for 90.5 WESA. Before coming to Pittsburgh in November 2017, she was a reporter for Iowa Public Radio where she covered a range of issues, including the 2016 Iowa Caucuses.