COVID-19 Resources for WIC
This is a collection of resources to help WIC agencies navigate and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources in this Collection
Communications
COVID-19: NWA Recommendations for State Waivers
Tools / Training
NWA Virtual Meeting Recording: REFOCUSING ON COVID-19: NWA WIC VENDOR PARTNER ROUNDTABLE - March 18, 2020
The primary focus of this 90-minute virtual meeting with WIC…
Guidance
Self-Care Resources for Frontline WIC Staff
A list of self-care resources NWA has compiled for the…
Communications
Messaging Toolkit - WIC and COVID-19
This Toolkit provides messaging related to WIC and COVID-19.
Communications
Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Guidance
With various recommendations circulating from medical, public health, and breastfeeding…
Communications
Letter to Washington State WIC-Vendors Re: Purchasing Limits for WIC Foods During COVID-19 - March 25, 2020
A letter to Washington State WIC-Approved Vendors requesting imposing purchasing…
Guidance
Maine COVID-19 Food Package Substitution Waiver Response from FNS - March 26, 2020
A letter in response to Maine WIC’s March 23, 2020…
Guidance
Nutrition First (Washington State WIC Association) COVID-19 Resources Webpage
A collection of state guidance for local agencies in Washington…
Guidance
Streamlined Remote Certification Options Guidance
This new guidance document was developed in partnership with the…
Communications
This Mom Can’t Get Enough Food To Feed Her Kids Because Panicked Shoppers Are Buying All The WIC-Eligible Food - 3/23/2020
This Mom Can’t Get Enough Food To Feed Her Kids…
Communications
The real reason to leave WIC-eligible grocery items on the shelf as you stock up amid coronavirus - 3/18/2020
Article highlighting the challenges WIC participants face in purchasing their…
Communications
New Mexico - "STOP" Instructions Sign for Participants at Clinic
NM WIC instructional signs for participants arriving at WIC clinics
Communications
Minnesota WIC Post re Shelf Tags and WIC-Approved Items
MN WIC social media post encouraging customers to buy non-WIC…
Communications
Shoppers urged to be more mindful when purchasing WIC items
Acosta Analyzes Evolution Of U.S. Shopper Behavior Amidst Covid-19 - The Shelby Report - 4/10/2020
“Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer…
Communications
USDA eases eligibility for retailers, foods to comply with WIC requirements as shortages hinder access - FoodNavigator-USA.com - 4/27/2020
“The US Department of Agriculture is making it easier for…
Communications
Mitigating the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Response on At-Risk Children - Pediatrics (AAP)
“Strategies that could mitigate the health risks of pandemic response…
Communications
How is the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacting Infant Feeding? - Story Collection Opportunity from USBC
As communities around the nation respond to the global COVID-19…