Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics and Agriculture: WANDA

Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics and Agriculture: WANDA We are women advancing nutrition, dietetics and agriculture. Empowering a new generation of women and girls as leaders in agriculture, nutrition and dietetics.

🤱🏾 World Breastfeeding Week | August 1–7Breastfeeding is about more than nutrition—it’s about health equity, community, ...
08/06/2026

🤱🏾 World Breastfeeding Week | August 1–7

Breastfeeding is about more than nutrition—it’s about health equity, community, and ensuring every family has the support they deserve.

This World Breastfeeding Week, WANDA is celebrating the parents, doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, and community advocates working every day to improve maternal and infant health across Washington, DC.

Through education, advocacy, and culturally grounded programs like NOURISH, we believe healthy births begin with the plate—and with a community that shows up for families.

This week, we invite you to:
🤎 Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding
🤎 Support Black birth workers
🤎 Share trusted resources with families
🤎 Advocate for policies that improve maternal and child health

Together, we can build communities where every parent feels informed, supported, and empowered.

đź’¬ What does community support during the postpartum journey look like to you?

🎒 What’s WANDA Eating? Back-to-School Edition 🥭🌴This week, we’re packing a lunch inspired by the Caribbean, proving that...
08/03/2026

🎒 What’s WANDA Eating? Back-to-School Edition 🥭🌴

This week, we’re packing a lunch inspired by the Caribbean, proving that school lunches can be both nutritious and full of culture.

A balanced lunch helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. By incorporating foods rooted in the African diaspora, we can celebrate heritage while fueling growing minds and bodies.

🌴 This Caribbean-inspired lunchbox includes ingredients that provide:
🥩 Protein to support growth and keep kids full
🌾 Complex carbohydrates for steady energy throughout the school day
🥭 Fresh fruits and vegetables packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber
đź’§ Hydrating foods that help support overall wellness

Healthy eating doesn’t mean leaving culture behind—it means bringing it to the table.

💬 What’s your favorite Caribbean lunch or snack from childhood? We’d love to hear what filled your lunchbox growing up!

Save this post for back-to-school inspiration and tag a parent, caregiver, or educator looking for healthy lunch ideas with a cultural twist. ❤️

07/28/2026

Democrats have sent a letter to Taylor Farms, seeking more information on political donations and access to the White House, amid the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.

Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/FP9WHvD

📖✨ Turn the Page TuesdayThis week, we’re reading The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of B...
07/28/2026

📖✨ Turn the Page Tuesday

This week, we’re reading The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic by Lindsey Stewart 🖤🌿

In this thought-provoking work, Stewart uncovers the profound influence of Black women on the foundations of American culture, wellness, and spiritual traditions. Drawing from history, folklore, and Black feminist scholarship, she highlights how generations of Black women preserved ancestral knowledge, developed healing practices, and cultivated traditions that continue to shape our lives today.

From herbal remedies and midwifery to storytelling and cultural innovation, The Conjuring of America invites us to recognize the often-overlooked wisdom, resilience, and ingenuity of Black women throughout history.

A powerful reminder that healing, resistance, and legacy have always been woven into the fabric of Black life. ✨

📣 USDA UPDATE: New income eligibility guidelines are here.The USDA has released the 2026–2027 Income Eligibility Guideli...
07/24/2026

đź“Ł USDA UPDATE: New income eligibility guidelines are here.

The USDA has released the 2026–2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. These guidelines help determine eligibility for programs that support food access, including free and reduced-price school meals, Summer EBT, summer meal programs, and CACFP.

🍎 Food access is health access—and knowing where to find support matters.

Swipe through to learn what’s changed, how these guidelines are used, and where to find the full income eligibility chart.

đź“Ś Save this post and share it with a family, caregiver, educator, or community member who may find it helpful.

Black maternal health is a public health issue and a community issue.Far too many Black women face preventable complicat...
07/21/2026

Black maternal health is a public health issue and a community issue.

Far too many Black women face preventable complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Addressing these disparities means looking beyond healthcare alone. Nutrition, access to care, community support, advocacy, and culturally responsive services all play a role in improving maternal health outcomes.

At WANDA, we believe that nourishing women means nourishing generations. By educating, advocating, and investing in Black women and birth workers, we can help build healthier communities where every mother has the opportunity to thrive.

🤎 Save this post.
🤎 Share it with your community.
🤎 Join us in advancing health equity for Black mothers and families.

🚨 Food Safety Starts With AwarenessThe recent Cyclospora outbreak is a reminder that food safety is about more than one ...
07/15/2026

🚨 Food Safety Starts With Awareness

The recent Cyclospora outbreak is a reminder that food safety is about more than one restaurant or one meal—it’s about the systems that bring food from farm to table.

While health officials continue investigating the source, there are practical steps we can all take to reduce our risk:
🥬 Wash fresh produce under running water
🍊 Choose produce with peels or rinds when possible
đź›’ Support trusted local farmers and markets
📢 Stay informed through reliable public health updates

At WANDA, we believe building healthier communities starts with access to safe, nourishing food and stronger, more resilient food systems.

What food safety practices do you always follow at home? Share them below. 👇

07/15/2026

A look back at an unforgettable Sisterhood Supper Juneteenth Celebration. ❤️🖤💚

From sharing meals and stories to honoring our 2026 Food Sheroes, this year’s celebration reminded us that food is more than nourishment—it’s culture, community, healing, and joy.

The work doesn’t stop here. Stay connected with us as we continue advancing nutrition, food justice, and community wellness throughout the year.

📍Follow to be part of what’s next.

07/12/2026

🎬 Preparing for my Netflix documentary... 💛🎥

Everybody says I'm too little to do BIG things.

But seeds are little...
and look what they grow. 🌱

I'm Little WANDA, and I was born to be a Food Shero™. 🦸🏾‍♀️🥕 After watching my grandma live with diabetes, I made a promise to help families discover that food can help us grow stronger, feel better, and live healthier—one meal at a time.

So don't underestimate the little girl with the big afro, the red bow, and an even bigger dream. ❤️

✨ Catchphrase:
"Real food. Real power. Every bite, every hour!"

If you could be a Food Shero, who would you help first? Tell me in the comments! 👇🏾

🌍 Welcome to WANDA's World, where we grow healthy eaters, readers, and leaders.

đź›’ SNAP Update: What You Need to KnowChanges are happening to SNAP across the DMV, and staying informed helps our communi...
07/07/2026

đź›’ SNAP Update: What You Need to Know

Changes are happening to SNAP across the DMV, and staying informed helps our communities stay empowered.

In this week’s update, we’re covering:
🌱 Maryland’s new chip-enabled EBT cards
🏛️ New SNAP work requirements in DC
🥤 Virginia’s delayed SNAP beverage restriction

These updates affect how families access food and nutrition assistance. Swipe through to learn what they mean and stay informed.

💬 What are your thoughts on these changes? How do you think they’ll impact families in our communities? We’d love to hear from you.

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