National WIC Association

10/15/2026

🌟 DEADLINE EXTENDED: There's still time to share your expertise, innovative approaches, and contribute to conversations on the future of ! 💡 Submit your work for presentation at NWA's 2027 Annual Conference today: 🔗 https://www.nwica.org/events/info/2027-nwa-annual-education-and-training-conference -149-abstractpresentation-call

10/14/2026

🔎 Multiple studies show that remote 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

10/13/2026

“When families can access WIC, they thrive. And Congress can make sure that happens for good." - Georgia Machell, NWA President & CEO. 💡 YOU can help push for FULL funding by contacting your reps today: bit.ly/fundwic27

10/12/2026

🔑 We know that remote service delivery is key to making 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!

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260929/What-helped-families-stay-with-WIC-Remote-access-may-be-key.aspx

The study highlights that remote WIC services increased retention, while boosting cash-value benefits had a negligible effect on overall program participation.

10/09/2026

❗️ DEADLINE OCT 14! Don't miss your chance to share your work with the community at our biggest gathering of WIC professionals of the year!

💡 Learn more about how to submit and what we're looking for: https://www.nwica.org/events/info/2027-nwa-annual-education-and-training-conference -149-abstractpresentation-call

10/08/2026

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=vDwEwfUi85M&feature=youtu.be

10/07/2026

Congress passed a continuing resolution to extend funding, including WIC funds, until December 11. 🥳 This bill thankfully includes full funding for ! However, it leaves out the need to make WIC’s virtual services permanent.

💡 Use our action link to support a MODERNIZED WIC! ➡️ bit.ly/passwicact

10/06/2026

❓️ Are you joining us and the community in Atlanta? Registration is set to close SOON! Don't miss out on gathering with nutrition, lactation, and professionals from across the country: https://www.nwica.org/events/info/2026-nwa-nutrition-education-breastfeeding-conference -145-about-the-conference

10/06/2026

Work in or do WIC research? Submit your work for presentation at NWA's 2027 Annual Conference! Topic include Breastfeeding, nutrition, policy + advocacy, ethics, community engagement, workforce sustainability, innovation, and more!

Deadline October 14! ➡️ https://www.nwica.org/events/info/2027-nwa-annual-education-and-training-conference

10/05/2026

The National WIC Association (NWA) is the non-profit education arm and advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).