Advocacy

WIC Funding Basics

Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource, provides an explanation of how WIC is funded.

What is Advocacy

Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource lists all of the ways you can advocate for WIC.

Why Advocacy Matters

Part of the National WIC Association’s Advocacy Toolkit, this resource explains why it’s important to talk about WIC on a local, state and national level.

Statement on Progress Towards the Gold Standard

The following statement was made on September 10, 2016, at the National WIC Association’s Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Promotion Conference in Denver, Colorado, by its then board of directors chair, […]

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors: A Successful Program That Should be Expanded

WIC’s Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program is a cost-effective, evidence-based resource for pregnant women and new moms participating in WIC. The National WIC Association recommends increased federal support to make peer […]

WIC grandfather, Idaho

“I am a single grandfather raising my daughter’s children, ages 6 months and 2 years old. WIC helped me get formula for the baby immediately after his mother was incarcerated. […]

WIC mom, Idaho

“My son loves the fact that the WIC checks have his name on them. He likes to pick out his own produce. I let him pick what he thinks looks […]

WIC mom, New Jersey

“I love WIC because it keeps me informed with the things my baby and I need to be doing – for example, eating the right/healthy foods to support both of […]

WIC mom, Colorado

“WIC has positively impacted my life and that of my children. I am especially thankful for the wide variety of foods to pick from and that it is healthy and […]

Kelvin Beachum, NFL player

“I was a WIC baby.”