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Enhancing Efforts to Reach Eligible WIC Families

Despite a clear record of improved maternal, infant, and child health outcomes, WIC is currently serving approximately half of the total eligible population. The American Rescue Plan Act included funding […]

WIC’s Role in the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health was unveiled at the White House Conference in September 2022. The Strategy lays out a vision to reduce hunger and build healthier […]

What Do WIC Staff Need to Know About Medicaid “Unwinding”?

This resource from the National WIC Association and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities outlines considerations for WIC staff as they support participating families in navigating the end of Medicaid’s […]

WIC’s Role Emerging from 2022’s Infant Formula Shortages

In February 2022, Abbott Nutrition announced a nationwide recall of infant formula products produced at their Michigan facility after persistent safety violations raised the possibility that Abbott products were connected […]

Connecting WIC with Local Farmers

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has a long history of engaging local farmers and producers. In addition to offering selections of fresh produce, local […]

2023 Farm Bill: Building WIC/SNAP Linkages to Strengthen Nutrition Security

With the current Farm Bill set to expire in September 2023, Congress is poised to review the comprehensive legislation that reauthorizes critical food assistance programs and farm subsidies. NWA outlines […]

Where Do I Go from Here Answers to Your Kids’ Most Common Feeding and Eating Challenges

Reluctance to eat new foods and other picky eating habits are common during toddlerhood and the preschool years. This can be a big source of stress for parents, as we […]

Portion Size Infographics for 2 year olds, 3-4 year olds, and 5-8 year olds

Children need a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy every day to support a healthy diet. This resource provides parents and caregivers with appropriate portions of each food […]

How To: Set Your Family Up For Healthy Eating Success

It’s not just what we feed our kids that matters, but also how we handle feeding or eating that’s really important in establishing lifelong healthy habits for kids. Evidence shows […]

How To: Encourage Your Child to Try and Taste New Healthy Food

It’s not just what we feed our kids that matters, but also how we handle feeding or eating that’s really important in establishing lifelong healthy habits for kids. Research shows […]

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