@NatWICAssoc

Nonprofit education arm and advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) #WICStrong https://xitter.cf/t.co/JFEb8oemLQ

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🚨WIC’s fruit and vegetable benefit is critical for helping millions of families access a variety of nutritious foods. But the White House’s proposed budget would cut it by more than half! Let Congress know: NO CUTS TO #WIC! 🗣️TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/fundwic27 #FundWIC
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🚧 Proposed restructuring of USDA and FNS that includes closing FNS HQ and closing regional offices could be devastating for #WIC and other nutrition programs. But there's still time for Congress to have a say - 🗣️ Take action TODAY!: bit.ly/USDAALERT
Caution sign graphics. Resist USDA Overhaul! Take Action! Protect access to essential nutrition programs! BIT.LY/USDAALERT National WIC Association Logo

ALT Caution sign graphics. Resist USDA Overhaul! Take Action! Protect access to essential nutrition programs! BIT.LY/USDAALERT National WIC Association Logo

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🗣️ Congress passed a continuing resolution that funds #WIC fully until December 11, but we still need them to fully fund WIC through the rest of FY27 AND make virtual services permanent. ❗️ Take Action today!: bit.ly/fundwic27
WIC needs at least $8.55 billion in new funds in FY 2027 to serve all eligible families seeking support. National WIC Association logo. Photo of mother holding child in front of her. Another child eating and two women holding a baby.

ALT WIC needs at least $8.55 billion in new funds in FY 2027 to serve all eligible families seeking support. National WIC Association logo. Photo of mother holding child in front of her. Another child eating and two women holding a baby.

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⏰️ ONE WEEK: Do you have research, clinical skills, or expertise to share with #WIC professionals? 🗣️ Don't miss your chance to share your work with the WIC community! Submit your work for presentation at the National WIC Association's 2027 Conference: nwica.org/events/info/2027-n…
Share your work! Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo of Chicago skyline. Photo of people meeting in the exhibit hall at a conference. Deadline Extended to October 28! National WIC Association 2027 Annual Education and Training Conference. Engage, Inspire, Energize! Chicago, IL, April 11-14, 2027

ALT Share your work! Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo of Chicago skyline. Photo of people meeting in the exhibit hall at a conference. Deadline Extended to October 28! National WIC Association 2027 Annual Education and Training Conference. Engage, Inspire, Energize! Chicago, IL, April 11-14, 2027

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💡 Explore our #WIC Data-Sharing Toolkit! This toolkit includes ready-to-use tools that are intended to help WIC agencies progress toward more streamlined, connected, and effective service delivery! Download the tools today: thewichub.org/resource-toolk…
WIC Data Sharing Agreement Resource Toolkit written on a notebook. What's inside? Data Sharing agreement. Healthcare Provider Training and Implementation Resource. Referral or Medical Data Tool

ALT WIC Data Sharing Agreement Resource Toolkit written on a notebook. What's inside? Data Sharing agreement. Healthcare Provider Training and Implementation Resource. Referral or Medical Data Tool

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💡New research from Harvard School of Public Health shows how remote #WIC services can help in keeping kids enrolled longer. Read the full study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Harvard Research: Making WIC remote services permanent could support WIC utilization. Photos of a woman using her phone for video call. Photo of another woman using her phone while holding her baby

ALT Harvard Research: Making WIC remote services permanent could support WIC utilization. Photos of a woman using her phone for video call. Photo of another woman using her phone while holding her baby

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Communication is a key part of the WIC participant journey. When info is provided in participants' preferred languages, it helps build trust, strengthen relationships, and improve the WIC experience. Watch the full WIC Participant Journey Video: youtube.com/watch?v=vDwEwfUi…
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🌟 DEADLINE EXTENDED: There's still time to share your expertise, innovative approaches, and contribute to conversations on the future of #WIC! 💡 Submit your work for presentation at NWA's 2027 Annual Conference today: 🔗 nwica.org/events/info/2027-n…
Share your work! Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo of people talking in the exhibit hall. Photo of Chicago Skyline. Deadline extended to October 28! National WIC Association 2027 Annual Conference: Engage, Inspire, Energize! WIC Education & Traiing Conference. Chicago, IL April 11-14, 2027

ALT Share your work! Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo of people talking in the exhibit hall. Photo of Chicago Skyline. Deadline extended to October 28! National WIC Association 2027 Annual Conference: Engage, Inspire, Energize! WIC Education & Traiing Conference. Chicago, IL April 11-14, 2027

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Take action to make remote services permanent! --> bit.ly/passwicact

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National WIC Association@NatWICAssocOct 5
🗣️ Virtual services make #WIC more accessible! Harvard researchers studied data from more than 238,000 WIC kids between 2017 and 2022. They found that after remote visits were made available, WIC retention steadily increased each month. 🔎 Read more: hsph.harvard.edu/news/allowi…

Allowing remote access to WIC nutrition, health benefits could keep more children enrolled |...

Allowing families to recertify their WIC eligibility remotely helped keep more kids in the program, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

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🔎 Multiple studies show that remote #WIC services reduce barriers to participation. It's long passed time to make these options PERMANENT! 🗣️ Tell your reps! We need a MODERNIZED WIC! ➡️ bit.ly/passwicact
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🔑 We know that remote service delivery is key to making #WIC more accessible to all kinds of families. NOW is the time to let your representatives know! 🔎 Read more on the stats below and take action at bit.ly/passwicact! news-medical.net/news/202609…

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❓️ Are you joining us and the #WIC community in Atlanta? Registration is set to close SOON! Don't miss out on gathering with nutrition, lactation, and #WIC professionals from across the country: nwica.org/events/info/2026-n…
Photo of two people at conference registration desk wearing name tags and purple lanyards. Registration closing soon! Megaphone image Join us! Atlanta, GA Nov 16-18, 2026. NWA Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference.

ALT Photo of two people at conference registration desk wearing name tags and purple lanyards. Registration closing soon! Megaphone image Join us! Atlanta, GA Nov 16-18, 2026. NWA Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference.

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❗️ DEADLINE OCT 14! Don't miss your chance to share your work with the #WIC community at our biggest gathering of WIC professionals of the year! 💡 Learn more about how to submit and what we're looking for: nwica.org/events/info/2027-n…
Share your work. Chicago Illinois. National WIC Association 2027 Annual Conference. Engage, Inspire, Energize! WIC Education & Training Conference. April 11-2027. Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo fo people meeting in exhibit hall. Photo of chicago skyline

ALT Share your work. Chicago Illinois. National WIC Association 2027 Annual Conference. Engage, Inspire, Energize! WIC Education & Training Conference. April 11-2027. Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo fo people meeting in exhibit hall. Photo of chicago skyline

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Accessing WIC appointments can be challenging, but when WIC staff work with participants to find solutions, families can access the services and support they need. Watch the full WIC Participant Journey Video to learn about participants' experiences youtube.com/watch?v=vDwEwfUi…
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Congress passed a continuing resolution to extend funding until Dec 11. 🥳 This bill thankfully includes full funding for #WIC! However, it leaves out the need to make WIC’s virtual services permanent. 💡 Use our action link to support a MODERN WIC! ➡️ bit.ly/passwicact
Photo of child eating strawberries. Support the MODERN WIC ACT & 21st Century WIC Act for Modern Moms and Kids! Take Action: bit.ly/passwicact. National WIC Association logo.

ALT Photo of child eating strawberries. Support the MODERN WIC ACT & 21st Century WIC Act for Modern Moms and Kids! Take Action: bit.ly/passwicact. National WIC Association logo.

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❓️ Are you joining us and the #WIC community in Atlanta? Registration is set to close SOON! Don't miss out on gathering with nutrition, lactation, and #WIC professionals from across the country: nwica.org/events/info/2026-n…
Photo of two people at conference registration desk wearing name tags and purple lanyards. Registration closing soon! Megaphone image Join us! Atlanta, GA Nov 16-18, 2026. NWA Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference.

ALT Photo of two people at conference registration desk wearing name tags and purple lanyards. Registration closing soon! Megaphone image Join us! Atlanta, GA Nov 16-18, 2026. NWA Nutrition Education and Breastfeeding Conference.

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Work in #WIC or do WIC research? Submit your work for presentation at NWA's 2027 Annual Conference! Topic include Breastfeeding, nutrition, policy + advocacy, ethics, community engagement, innovation, and more! Deadline October 14! ➡️ nwica.org/events/info/2027-n…
Submit your work. Chicago Illinois. National WIC Association 2027 Annual Conference. Engage, Inspire, Energize! WIC Education & Training Conference. April 11-2027. Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo fo people meeting in exhibit hall. Photo of chicago skyline

ALT Submit your work. Chicago Illinois. National WIC Association 2027 Annual Conference. Engage, Inspire, Energize! WIC Education & Training Conference. April 11-2027. Photo of someone speaking at a podium. Photo fo people meeting in exhibit hall. Photo of chicago skyline

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Take action to make remote services permanent! bit.ly/passwicact

National WIC Association

National WIC Association

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National WIC Association@NatWICAssocOct 5
🗣️ Virtual services make #WIC more accessible! Harvard researchers studied data from more than 238,000 WIC kids between 2017 and 2022. They found that after remote visits were made available, WIC retention steadily increased each month. 🔎 Read more: hsph.harvard.edu/news/allowi…

Allowing remote access to WIC nutrition, health benefits could keep more children enrolled |...

Allowing families to recertify their WIC eligibility remotely helped keep more kids in the program, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

hsph.harvard.edu
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🗣️ Virtual services make #WIC more accessible! Harvard researchers studied data from more than 238,000 WIC kids between 2017 and 2022. They found that after remote visits were made available, WIC retention steadily increased each month. 🔎 Read more: hsph.harvard.edu/news/allowi…

Allowing remote access to WIC nutrition, health benefits could keep more children enrolled |...

Allowing families to recertify their WIC eligibility remotely helped keep more kids in the program, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

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Take action to make remote services permanent! --> bit.ly/passwicact

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