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 […]
This resource details ways that WIC providers can lift up key WIC priorities from their community, through social media, traditional media, and clinic visits. These steps can amplify advocacy while […]
The WIC benefit bump is a historic investment in WIC’s nutrition support. This resource tracks state-by-state data, including eligible participants who can receive the enhanced fruit and vegetable benefit and […]
When federal agencies like USDA revise regulations, the public comment period is a critical opportunity to assure that new rules are reasonable and reflect the program’s needs. WIC providers should […]
There are several forms of advocacy that do not rise to the level of lobbying. This resource details the federal definition of lobbying and identifies scenarios that both meet and […]
This resource unpacks the different forms of advocacy and highlights the role that WIC advocacy – including public education efforts and lobbying activities – can play in improving WIC program […]
This resource walks through critical processes that inform WIC policy, including annual appropriations, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, and USDA rulemaking. WIC providers should monitor and engage in these processes to ensure […]
This resource provides a concise overview of critical public education and advocacy priorities for the WIC community. Throughout Spring 2023, WIC providers should be elevating the importance of securing funding […]
The Child Nutrition Reauthorization process is the prime opportunity to enact WIC reforms to improve service delivery and leverage WIC’s effective intervention to address national public health priorities. A reauthorization […]