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Supplemental Food Program: Savings From Food Purchases Could Increase WIC Participation

RCED-88-183BR Published: Jul 25, 1988. Publicly Released: Aug 01, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the number of additional eligible participants that states could serve through the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) if they adopted competitive bidding or rebate methods to purchase food items other than infant formula.

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Competitive procurementCost controlstate relationsFood relief programsState and local procurementState-administered programsNutritionCompetitive biddingFoodInfants