We are delighted that the #WIC FoodPackage is undergoing a significant enhancement, providing a wider assortment of options, enhanced flexibility, and an abundance of nutritious foods for #WIC families. Stay tuned for more details! ➡️ #WhatsNewWIC ✨

“In a time of rising food insecurity and high food costs, increasing participants’ purchasing power for healthy foods is critical,” - Georgia Machell, NWA Interim President & CEO. Read more on NBC News: nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…

Dept. of Agriculture has approved a final rule to improve nutrition and support breastfeeding in food packages for the WIC program! 🥦🍼

Learn more about the changes and how this impacts Latinos! 👇🏽
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The updated #WICFoodPackage aligns with findings in our newly released Multi-State WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey Thank you to UC Nutrition Policy, PHFE Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and Pepperdine University for partnering with us on this report! - Read the full report: media.nwica.org/2023%20multist…

Celebrating 50 Years of #WIC at the National WIC Association Annual Conference! Tosha Freeman, Hunger Task Force WIC Outreach Manager, participated in the 2024 conference to network and learn from over 1,200 WIC providers, partners and @usdagov. #WIC Program #WIC 50

Over 38,000 #WIC participants in 21 states share their perspectives in new UC Nutrition Policy Ag&Natural Resources National WIC Association @Pepperdine report: high satisfaction with hybrid services & WIC staff. Their #1 reason for WIC participation? Fruits & vegetables! Learn more: thewichub.org/2023-multi-sta…

Learn more about the roots of health disparities facing marginalized communities and discover how WIC champions equity and inclusivity, paving the way for healthier futures. #HealthEquity #WICProgram visit WIC50th.nwica.org #WIC50

#WIC Online Shopping Sub-grant Project Request for Proposals (RFP) 🛒 WIC State agencies, including WIC Indian Tribal Orgs and territories, can submit proposals for sub-grant funding to implement WIC online shopping projects! Learn more ➡️ wicshopplus.org/funding

WIC provides services at community centers, schools, migrant health centers and camps, and many other places to ensure that all eligible participants receive access to quality nutrition education and care. Learn more about WIC’s dedicated outreach: WIC50th.nwica.org #WIC50

This week we’re at the National WIC Association’s Education and Training Conference in Chicago! This week has been a blast and we’re excited to connect with everyone while celebrating WIC’s 50th anniversary! 🌟 National WIC Association

#WIC50 #NWA2024 #NWAAnnual24

“In a perfect world, WIC wouldn’t be necessary. But a strong, thriving WIC makes our world a little more perfect. And it’s all of you who make it happen.” - Kate Franken, NWA Board Chair.

THANK YOU for attending #NWAAnnual24 !

“Without #WIC , half of the people born in this country would be worse off. What’s more meaningful than that?” - Monica Smith MA, LPC, RD #NWAAnnual24

It was an enormous honor to have Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at our Annual Conference for the announcement of the final #WICFoodPackage updates! #NWAAnnual24

This morning, I was honored to address the 2024 National WIC Association's Annual Education & Training Conference to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to ending child hunger and securing a better future for moms, babies and kids through vital nutrition programs like WIC.