Policy

The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should Know

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 […]

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 […]

Utilizing FMNP and Building Pop-Up Markets: A Guide for Market Managers

This guide, UTILIZING FMNP AND BUILDING POP-UP MARKETS, was created to help farmers’ market organizers, local public health professionals, and community health advocates create accessible food purchasing opportunities for North […]

WIC Provisions in the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act

Recently, Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA) of the House Education and Labor Committee introduced the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act – the first Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill in more than six years! This […]

Strengthening Our Nation One Bite at a Time: Benefits of a Permanent Cash Value Benefit (CVB) Increase for Women, Infants and Children

This public policy brief was created to highlight the various impacts that a permanent WIC CVB increase would have on the economy. While most people are aware of the improved […]