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The 2023 WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence application period will be closing soon, on December 22. The annual program recognizes exemplary local WIC breastfeeding programs and provides models to motivate other agencies to strengthen their breastfeedi
USDA Proposes Updates to Foods Provided Through WIC
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service announced proposed changes to the foods prescribed to WIC participants. These science-based revisions incorporate recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Dietary
The WIC Breastfeeding Data Local Agency Report for fiscal year 2021 is now available to view. This report is a compilation of breastfeeding performance measurements based on program participation data of the number of breastfed infants for each WIC State and local agency.
Whether a WIC participant is learning about breastfeeding, starting to breastfeed, overcoming challenges, or thriving, WIC Breastfeeding Support has the information, resources and support to help participants meet their breastfeeding goals. It also contains many downloadable resources for WIC State and local agencies to share with participants and external partners.
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
On September 28, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. In addition, the Administration announced a National Strategy to catalyze the public and private sectors to address the intersections between food, hunger, nutrition, and health.
In September, Vaccinate Your Family and their partners at the USDA FNS, National WIC Association, and the CDC held their annual immunization webinar created specifically for WIC staff. In case you weren’t able to attend, follow the link below to watch the recorded webinar.
The WIC Works Resource System is an education and training center for the staff of the
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Find information about Texas WIC’s chatbot, Maya, who answers questions and allows participants and potential participants to ask questions and manage some WIC-related tasks online 24/7!
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support via phone or text for people in distress. This shorter phone number makes it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services.
This FNS resource provides WIC staff with points to consider when educating and assisting participants in switching from higher-fat milks to low- and fat-free milks