On the other hand, if confidence is lower, consumers tend to save more and spend less. A month-to-month trend in consumer confidence suggests the outlook of consumers on their ability to find and retain good jobs according to their perception of the current state of the economy and their personal financial situation.
WIC is a public health nutrition program under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). It is a domestic discretionary program funded annually through the U.S. Senate and House Appropriations Committee.
This website is maintained by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), a Federal agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for administering the WIC Program at the national and regional levels. 1  WIC at a glance. 2  WIC's Mission. 3  Laws and Regulations. 4  Policy and Guidance. 5  WIC Fact Sheet. 6  How WIC Helps.