Advocacy

Enhancing Nutrition Security: USDA Updates to the WIC Food Packages

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 codified the science-based review process that updated the WIC food packages and sought greater alignment with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In 2017, […]

WIC Coalition Letter to Extend WIC Benefit Bump: January 2022

The Friends of WIC Coalition, convened by the National WIC Association, calls on Congress to extend the WIC benefit bump for the remainder of fiscal year 2022. This letter is […]

The State of WIC: Investing in the Next Generation

The second State of WIC report – supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation – highlights the experience of WIC providers and participants throughout 2021. Effective program reforms, including the WIC […]

Striking the Balance: Unlocking Remote WIC Services After COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) rapidly innovated to provide remote services via video conferencing, telephone, and online platforms. These efforts, […]

CNR Graphic with Quote

This graphic was created to promote CNR.

CNR Graphic with Quote

This social media graphic was created to promote CNR.

Cynthia Tovar Calls for Child Nutrition Reauthorization

WIC and the other child nutrition programs have not been reauthorized since the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010. The time is now. Join the National WIC Association throughout the […]

Wisconsin WIC Chairperson Aryn DeGrave Calls for Child Nutrition Reauthorization

WIC and the other child nutrition programs have not been reauthorized since the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010. The time is now. Join the National WIC Association throughout the […]