WIC Rules and Regulations
WIC Regulations
WIC Regulations Federal WIC regulations (7CFR 246) as of September 2025 (PDF) To learn more about the federal regulations that govern WIC, visit the USDA WIC laws and regulations page. State Rules and Regulations for Participants Oregon Administrative Rules for WIC Participants (OAR 333-053) Participant Violation Notifications and Sanctions (PDF) Rules and Regulations for Vendors Oregon Administrative Rules for WIC Vendors (OAR 333-054) Vendor Violations and Sanctions (PDF) Farm Direct Nutrition Program regulations Federal Farmers Market Nutrition Program regulations (7CFR 248) (PDF) Federal Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program regulations (7CFR 249) (PDF) Oregon Administrative Rules for FDNP (OAR 333-052) WIC Policy and Procedure Manual Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or Email: [email protected] This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Comments and Complaints Have questions, concerns, or complaints? Please use one of the following methods to contact us: To contact Oregon WIC directly: Mail: Oregon WIC Program c/o Compliance Coordinator 800 N.E. Oregon St., Suite 865 Portland, OR 97232 Email: [email protected] To file a complaint with USDA directly: To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or Email: [email protected] This institution is an equal opportunity provider.