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National WIC Association Applauds USDA’s Final Rule Supporting Online Shopping in WIC

Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the final rule allowing for online transactions and other modernization efforts in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women ...
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Economic Value of WIC Participation

Research is needed to explore and demonstrate the economic value and impact of WIC investments. For example, early investments in WIC may not show immediate savings due to the time-limited nature of ...
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Shutdown Deal Fully Funds WIC, Protects Fruit and Vegetable Benefits for Families

WASHINGTON, DC—Following a vote in the House of Representatives tonight, Congress has passed a bill to end the 43-day government shutdown. It will now head to President Trump for approval. The deal ...
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National WIC Association Responds to White House Announcement on Temporary WIC Funding, Urges Full Congressional Action

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the White House announced that it will temporarily sustain the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) using revenue from tariffs. While ...
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WIC to Receive $450 Million as Shutdown Drags on, NWA Warns Temporary Funding Is Not a Solution

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, the National WIC Association (NWA) learned that $450 million in additional federal section 32 funding has been allocated to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, ...
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National WIC Association Condemns Trump’s Proposed Cuts to WIC’s Fruit and Vegetable Benefits

WASHINGTON, DC—Late Friday afternoon, the White House released President Trump’s budget request for fiscal year 2026. This budget proposal outlines the programs Trump wants Congress to slash—or ...
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National WIC Association Strongly Opposes Proposed Changes to Public Charge

WASHINGTON, DC— The National WIC Association (NWA), representing service providers and participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), today issued a ...
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CDC Data Shows Maternal Mortality Crisis Worsens; WIC Can Be Part of the Solution

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maternal mortality rates in the United States have increased significantly according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2021, 1,205 women in the U.S. died ...
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National WIC Association Applauds Senate for Protecting WIC in FY 2026 Appropriations Proposal

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced its Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Regulated Agencies bill. The ...
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Update on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The National WIC Association (NWA) would like to share an update on the recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and T he Scientific Foundation For The Dietary Guidelines for ...
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NWA Opens Access to National WIC Campaign for All WIC Staff

As of 2024, WIC Agencies will no longer pay to participate in the R&R Campaign; it is included in their NWA membership. NWA has shifted focus away from paid advertising and is focusing solely on ...
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Advocates and Lawmakers Urge Congress to Pass Modern WIC Act & Defend Nutrition Benefits

On June 17, the National WIC Association (NWA), Bread for the World, and the Alliance to End Hunger hosted a Congressional briefing where U.S. Representatives and advocates pushed for passage of the ...