Anne Bartholomew

Importance: High Hi Anne — In follow up to our phone discussion, attached is info our staff obtained this morning on the water issue. As discussed, this is a Public Health issue, not just WIC, As of now, there has been no ‘official advisory’ to not use the water and our SNAP clients can purchase water with their benefits if so needed. Per the WIC Regs, we must have special justification to issue RTF of ‘If the water is unsanitary or restricted’. We will continue to work with our Lead Program and monitor the situation. Thank you. Stau Bea, Director Michigan WIC Program - BFMCH Michigan Department of Health & Human Services 320 South Walnut Street - 6th Floor Lansing, Ml 48913 517.335.8448 xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs02_b0936_3233_3249_05 -003238

Hi Stan, Bruce suggested that I contact you directly. I did leave a voice mail. We have an urgent request from the USDA Secretary on behalf of a Congressperson about a problem with high lead levels in water supply in Flint, MI We are wondering what steps, if any, that Michigan WIC has taken with respect to this issue. Has Michigan WIC determined a need to issue ready-to-feed for affected participants? If yes, is this being done on an individual basis or universally to those living in the affected area. The Secretary has requested a quick response so your attention to this request is greatly appreciated. Many thanks, AWne Anne Bartholomew M.S., R.D. Supplemental Food Programs Division Branch Chief, Nutrition Services xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs02_b0936_3233_3249_06 003239 Lishinski, Karen (DHHS)