Over 53% of all children born in the United States receIve food benefits.
Over 53% of all children born in the United States receive food benefits from the WIC Federal food assistance program, yet many of their families struggle with access to the program and burdensome paperwork. Read this backgrounder to learn more about the challenge.
The MIT Media Lab, New America and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health invite you to the 53% Conference, an exploration of how emerging technology can radically modernize & improve the experience and health outcomes for mothers and children participating in the WIC Federal food assistance program. Come work with us to design innovative ways to nurture 53% of our nation’s future.