The More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act (MODERN WIC Act), sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), would relax physical presence requirements, […]
The National WIC Association (NWA) has released the 2024 State of WIC Report, celebrating 50 years of improving maternal and child health in the U.S. As the nation’s first “Food […]
In November 2022, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued a joint letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack urging swift action to advance a science-based […]
In 2022, Congress passed a narrow child nutrition package that enacted long overdue reforms so that school-age children would be fed during the summer months. This is just the first […]
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has embraced breastfeeding support and promotion as a core element of program services. With medical and dietary guidance – […]
As WIC increasingly leverages new technologies to enhance access and services, WIC’s strength remains the dedicated workforce of nutrition professionals who counsel and support parents and families during a transformative […]
As WIC works to reach a larger share of the eligible population, remote services have proven to be a popular and effective tool to expand the program’s reach and impacts. […]
After championing the legislation for nearly a decade, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act was signed into law in December 2022. The new law makes several important changes to ensure […]
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 […]
