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Yeshiva World News · Aug 7, 2026

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New York’s WIC program will begin covering Cholov Yisroel infant formula for the first time later this month, following approval by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Until now, none of the more than 40 WIC-covered formulas were Cholov Yisroel-certified. Met Council said the change follows a three-year effort to identify a formula meeting federal nutritional requirements. Met Council CEO David Greenfield called the change “life-changing,” saying it will finally allow affected families to use a benefit they were already entitled to.

New York’s WIC program will begin covering Cholov Yisroel infant formula for the first time later this month, following approval by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Until now, none of the more than 40 WIC-covered formulas were Cholov Yisroel-certified. Met Council said the change follows a three-year effort to identify a formula meeting federal nutritional requirements. Met Council CEO David Greenfield called the change “life-changing,” saying it will finally allow affected families to use a benefit they were already entitled to.

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