Nutrition

The Maryland Department of Health is assessing public interest in including food and nutrition services in Medicaid. This initiative, part of the HealthChoice program, aims for a 2028 rollout and presents significant contracting opportunities for providers of nutritional services.

New York State has committed over **$216 million** in Summer EBT food assistance to support the nutritional needs of **1.8 million** low-income children. The program aims to alleviate hunger during summer break and represents substantial opportunities for vendors in food logistics and secure EBT technology.

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service is seeking input through a Request for Information for its Food for Peace Title II program for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. Contractors specializing in agriculture, nutrition, and logistics have a critical opportunity to influence future procurement strategies by submitting feedback by July 24, 2026.

The Alabama Department of Public Health has raised income eligibility guidelines for the WIC program, increasing access to vital food and nutrition services. This expansion presents significant procurement opportunities for vendors of WIC-approved foods and support services in local health departments across the state.

The Health Resources and Services Administration is advocating for enhanced nutrition care across over 1,400 health centers nationwide as part of a broader public health initiative. This represents significant procurement opportunities for vendors providing related resources and tools aimed at chronic disease prevention and community health improvements.