WIC Association of New York State

10/06/2026

From Pregnancy to Preschool, WIC Delivers for New York!

And during these next few weeks, we are asking 2 things of the NYS WIC community:

1. Are you a WIC participant? Please take this quick(!) ~5min survey to share your thoughts on the fruit/veg CVB benefit and WIC's vital nutrition services. Are you a local WIC agency or partner? Please share this out with your networks by text or email.
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2. Raise your voice with our NYS leaders by using the simple NWA online tool below. Remind our leaders that ~3x higher than national growth, NYS has seen nearly 30% overall increase in participation (~360k in March 2020 vs. ~642k in July 2026).

The messages? Congress must act to serve projected caseloads with the current science based food package, reject proposed budget cuts and fully fund WIC, including the fruits and vegetables benefit, and ensure the temporary flexible nutrition services in WIC become permanent.

https://nwica.quorum.us/nwa_action_center/

Although NYSWIC is serving the highest number of New Yorkers since the Great Recession, we serve about 2/3 of eligible New Yorkers statewide. We can reach many more eligible pregnant and new moms, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with WIC's vital public health services, and we need more voices - from the WIC community and beyond - helping to explain both the reality of its life-changing results and struggles.

Go Team NYS WIC!

08/03/2026

August Update! Many Thanks to the ~500 WIC participants who have completed the survey so far and shared thoughts and experiences! Your voice (anonymous optional) will be used to advocate for WIC at the state and federal level. If you have not had the chance to share your perspective, it's open until August 17! See more below...

07/28/2026

Thank you NYSDOH - New York State Health Department Commissioner Dr. McDonald for shining a light on the critical work WIC is doing to keep infants, young children, and pregnant and new moms well nourished during critical stages of life.

Kudos(!) to Onondaga County WIC staff; the county's participation is up a whopping 20% since 2020 and now provides public health and nutrition services to 2,000 infants, 6,000 toddlers and preschoolers, and 2,000 pregnant women or new moms across the county!

Indeed, decades of participant centered care now coupled with practical modernized remote services and updated science based nutrition benefits has resulted in an eye popping 28% increase in WIC participation across the state. Let's keep up the leadership in this cornerstone of maternal and child public health!

NewsChannel 9
Governor Kathy Hochul
Congressman John W. Mannion
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator Chuck Schumer

Due to rising enrollment, the state’s health commissioner, James McDonald, M.D., stopped by Syracuse to highlight the downtown clinic’s success.

The need for food never ceases; as McDonald pointed out, over one in four New York State residents struggles with food insecurity.

You can find the full story in the comments or at LocalSYR.com

07/27/2026

WIC Participants: Before funding decisions at the federal and state level for WIC are made, Please share your thoughts in this short survey: farmers' market checks, remote services, nutrition education, food packages, breast feeding support, and more!

https://form.jotform.com/260365010908047

Deadline August 17
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Participantes del programa WIC: Antes de que se tomen las decisiones sobre la financiación del programa WIC a nivel federal y estatal, os invitamos a compartir vuestras opiniones en esta breve encuesta: cheques para mercados de agricultores, servicios a distancia, educación nutricional, paquetes de alimentos, apoyo a la lactancia materna y mucho más.

Fecha límite: 17 de agosto

07/22/2026

Thank you NYC Food Policy Center for highlighting the strategic work NYSDOH - New York State Health Department WIC has been doing to bring and keep more kids participating in WIC! We’ve made great strides together with partners - let’s keep it up!
Hunger Solutions New York
Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
American Academy of Pediatrics
Community Health Care Association of NYS

Participation in the USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)…

07/17/2026

WIC families are eligible for other nutrition supports too - learn more -->

07/11/2026

Yes! The science recommended fruit/veggie benefit in WIC is a primary reason why NYSWIC child participation grew nearly 48% (!!!) from approximately 190,000 to 282,000 children, significantly leading the way for overall statewide participation growth of 28.5% (3x national average!) (361,000-464,000 total participants) since early 2020.

Congress decides whether or not we keep up this momentum and pledge to nourish our youngest nutritionally at risk New Yorkers. And Both proposed funding bills in the US Senate and House cut them instead.

Join us in calling on our elected leaders: Don't take nutritious foods from our kids! ➡️ bit.ly/fundwic27

06/17/2026

And! Families may also qualify for other nutrition programs and also participate in SNAP and WIC if they’re eligible!

Learn more here: www.foodhelpny.org

New York families who have been struggling to pay for groceries may soon get some extra help.Additional financial assistance is becoming available for eligible

06/06/2026

Every family should have the support they need for the healthiest possible start.

New Yorkers deserve better. Congress must do better.

National WIC Association

06/04/2026

New York State Budget Protects Nutrition Security to Many with Key Investments; Overlooks a Cornerstone of Our Commitment to Maternal and Child Health

The state budget was finalized last week with $0 additional funding for NYSDOH WIC, despite a 28% growth in participation since 2020. We’ve been told there were very few legislative add-on items.

We will continue to advocate relentlessly for adequate funding to support WIC’s vital participant centered nutrition services for the 460,000 New Yorkers who participate and the 200,000 more who could, and invite you to join us.

Please see WICANYS’ state budget statement, and share/link to it in your organization’s communications.

Our Priority Issues Food Package The WIC Association of NYS is committed to ensuring that updated food packages are swiftly implemented to deliver additional healthy foods to WIC families. WIC Modernization Harnessing new technologies to expand WIC’s reach to eligible families is a key priority. W...