No. WIC is a domestic discretionary program, which means it does not necessarily receive funds from Congress to serve every person who is eligible for WIC. Instead, WIC receives a specific amount of grant money each year which Congress designates.
Yes, participation in WIC is for a set period of time and is only for pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Visit our Topics & Resources pages, view our various facts sheets, and browse the following links:
WIC is a federal grant program funded by congressional appropriations to states, territories, and tribal organizations. Some of these entities supplement their federal grant with their own funds. Each of these entities issues grants to their own network of community-based providers (local agencies), e.g., health departments, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations.
Some of these local clinics are government-run, while others are not. However, the non-government-run clinics are not necessarily small in size. In fact, one of the largest local agencies in the country is run by a local nonprofit agency. See a diagram of the WIC funding process.
State WIC agencies receive funding from USDA to administer the WIC program in their state. The 50 US states, 34 Indian Tribal Organizations, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam make up the 90 state WIC agencies. State WIC agencies receive funding and policy guidance from USDA and distribute those funds to their local agencies.
Local agencies receive funding from state WIC agencies to serve WIC families. Many local agencies run multiple WIC sites. Some agencies are run by county or local governments, while others are run by nonprofit organizations and hospitals.
WIC provides specific foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health and development. Food packages typically include iron-fortified infant cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, fruits, vegetables, and juice. See a list of WIC foods.
WIC agencies provide nutrition screening and education, specific supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants, and children up to age 5.
WIC refers to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Yes, we are always able to make email updates and account changes by simply linking you to your new WIC agency. We also have the ability of merging account information. This will help to prevent any lost information such as current and past purchases. Reach out to [email protected] and we can update the invoice information.
Reach out to [email protected] and we can update the invoice information.
You can still renew your membership at any time. We have a two month grace-period after the renewal deadline of December 31 to allow for members, agencies and partners to complete their renewal process without losing benefits. After the grace period, benefits do stop, but you can still renew. Please see “How do I renew my individual, company or agency’s partnership or membership with NWA?” above for information on renewing.
To pay by EFT/ACH:
Please include the NWA invoice number and your contact information in the notes section with your transaction.
Truist Financial Corp.
Checking account Number 000002181193
Swift Code BRBTUS33
Find out more about payments to NWA here.
Please print your invoice and send it with your check to National WIC Association, 2001 S Street NW, Ste 580, Washington, DC 20009. Please include the invoice number and agency name on the check.
Find out more about payments to NWA here.
Please see our Payments Page for instructions on paying by credit card.
From your dashboard, go under the “purchases tab”. If you do not see your invoice there, click on “Edit/View Agency” on the right side of the screen and then click on the agency’s “Purchases Tab” to view, pay and/or download your invoice.
If you know the ORDER ID, go to our payments page and enter the order ID on the right-hand side to access your paid invoice.
*If your local agency is sponsored by your state agency, please reach out directly to your state for information on renewal.
Email [email protected] with this request.
Email [email protected] with this request.
From your dashboard, Go under “Edit/View Agency” to update, change or remove any information.
Log in to your account and view your dashboard. Your “Membership Status” is viewable at the center of your dashboard page - if you are linked to your agency. If you are not linked to your agency, please email [email protected] to see if your agency is an active member and to request your account be linked to it.
Please ask your staff to create an online account here and choose your agency in STEP 1. Once they have completed account set-up, their affiliation will be automatically confirmed and they will have access to benefits.
Click on “My Account” to the right of your name on the top left side of your screen to return to your dashboard.
If your agency is already a member and you would like to access your membership benefits, please click here to create an account! Choose your agency in STEP 1. Once you have confirmed your account, your affiliation will be automatically confirmed, and you will have access to benefits.
Log in to your account and view your dashboard. Your “Membership Status” is viewable at the center of your dashboard page - if you are linked to your agency. If you are not linked to your agency, please email [email protected] to see if your agency is an active member and to request your account be linked to it.
Members can log in through the “Log-in” link at the top right area of the website.
New Accounts
a. Go to NWICA.org
b. Click “Log-in” at the top of the page
c. Where it says “Don't have an account?” Click “Register here”
d. Fill out the Individual Account info and click “Register” at the bottom when done
e. When you’re done, call us at 202-232-5492 and say, “I need to be linked to my organization.” We must link you in order for you to receive member benefits.
Lost/Forgotten Password
a. Go to “Log-in” at the top of the page
b. Click “Forgot your Password”
c. Enter your email
d. You will receive an email with a link to set your password
NWA partners with public and private organizations and corporations to ensure the continuing success of the WIC program. Each of our Business Council Partners values the WIC program and is an essential part of the NWA community. Learn more about each of our Business Council Partners.
NWA membership runs January 1 to December 31, and fees are typically collected August through November. If membership dues are not received by January 2, membership benefits may be temporarily suspended until dues are paid.
There is a “forgot password” feature that will appear when you click the Log-in link at the top right of the website. It will guide you through resetting your password.
See our Apply/Renew page and/or contact us at [email protected] . Learn more on our Membership Benefits page. We look forward to partnering with you!
No need to send us agency info updates anymore! In some cases, you can simply have the individual at the local agency login to the account and make the necessary changes as needed by going under “edit agency”. In order to make account updates this will need to be the primary user on the account. IF the Primary user on the account is no longer there and there is a new Primary, please contact [email protected] and we can make the primary user on the account. On the top of the webpage click on “log-in” at the bottom of the prompt it will say “Don't have an account? Create one. Have the individual follow the prompt, once the account is created they can simply self-link themselves to the necessary agency and edit any personal or agency info as needed! Should you have any issues please contact [email protected].
Yes, we are always able to make email updates and account changes by simply linking you to your new WIC agency. We also have the ability of merging account information. This will help to prevent any lost information such as current and past purchases. Reach out to [email protected] and we can update the invoice information.
Reach out to [email protected] and we can update the invoice information.
You can still renew your membership at any time. We have a two month grace-period after the renewal deadline of December 31 to allow for members, agencies and partners to complete their renewal process without losing benefits. After the grace period, benefits do stop, but you can still renew. Please see “How do I renew my individual, company or agency’s partnership or membership with NWA?” above for information on renewing.
To pay by EFT/ACH:
Please include the NWA invoice number and your contact information in the notes section with your transaction.
Truist Financial Corp.
Checking account Number 000002181193
Swift Code BRBTUS33
Find out more about payments to NWA here.
Please print your invoice and send it with your check to National WIC Association, 2001 S Street NW, Ste 580, Washington, DC 20009. Please include the invoice number and agency name on the check.
Find out more about payments to NWA here.
Please see our Payments Page for instructions on paying by credit card.
From your dashboard, go under the “purchases tab”. If you do not see your invoice there, click on “Edit/View Agency” on the right side of the screen and then click on the agency’s “Purchases Tab” to view, pay and/or download your invoice.
If you know the ORDER ID, go to our payments page and enter the order ID on the right-hand side to access your paid invoice.
*If your local agency is sponsored by your state agency, please reach out directly to your state for information on renewal.
Email [email protected] with this request.
Email [email protected] with this request.
From your dashboard, Go under “Edit/View Agency” to update, change or remove any information.
Log in to your account and view your dashboard. Your “Membership Status” is viewable at the center of your dashboard page - if you are linked to your agency. If you are not linked to your agency, please email [email protected] to see if your agency is an active member and to request your account be linked to it.
Please ask your staff to create an online account here and choose your agency in STEP 1. Once they have completed account set-up, their affiliation will be automatically confirmed and they will have access to benefits.
Click on “My Account” to the right of your name on the top left side of your screen to return to your dashboard.
If your agency is already a member and you would like to access your membership benefits, please click here to create an account! Choose your agency in STEP 1. Once you have confirmed your account, your affiliation will be automatically confirmed, and you will have access to benefits.
Log in to your account and view your dashboard. Your “Membership Status” is viewable at the center of your dashboard page - if you are linked to your agency. If you are not linked to your agency, please email [email protected] to see if your agency is an active member and to request your account be linked to it.
Although the Centers for Disease Control recognizes the WHO Code as an effective breastfeeding intervention, it is not legally binding in the United States.
The National WIC Association (NWA) endorses the WHO Code and assumes a leadership role in supporting the recommendations in the code through the WIC program. An official statement on the WHO Code can be found here.
Breastfeeding initiation rates are on the rise in WIC. Between 1998 and 2014, breastfeeding initiation in WIC has increased by 66.7%.
According to the 2016 WIC Program and Participant Characteristics Report, 81.1% of WIC moms initiated breastfeeding.
The provision of supplemental, iron-fortified infant formula serves as a safety net to partially breastfed and non-breastfed infants who may not otherwise have access to adequate nutrition. For more information on the role of infant formula in WIC, see this fact sheet.
The WIC program provides multiple services to support breastfeeding. These services include breastfeeding peer counselors, lactation consultants, classes and support groups, educational materials, and breastfeeding telephone support services. Many agencies provides or loan breastpumps to participants. For more information on breastfeeding in WIC, see this infographic.
WIC staff undergo training specifically for supporting WIC moms on their breastfeeding journey. The Loving Support curriculum, created by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) branch of USDA, is used to train WIC staff nationwide on the basics of breastfeeding. The Loving Support curriculum is currently in the process of being updated, and NWA is assisting in these efforts.
Breastfeeding is the preferred and recommended way to feed infants. In addition, it provides health benefits for both mom and baby. Mothers who breastfeed have a reduced risk for certain types of cancer including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding also reduces the risk for type II diabetes and postpartum depression. Breastfed infants are at a reduced risk for obesity, type II diabetes, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome. They also have lower rates of respiratory infections.
NWA endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy Statement on “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk” (2012), which states: “Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. Given the documented short- and long-term medical and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding, infant nutrition should be considered a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice.”
NWA promotes exclusive breastfeeding for infant feeding, with the addition of appropriate complementary foods when the infant is developmentally ready, usually around six months of age. All WIC staff have a role in promoting and providing support for the successful initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.
In the near term, infant formula companies will continue to provide product information via their websites and to the WIC agency staff directly. WIC nutrition staff are well-equipped to determine the efficacy of claims made by these companies.
In the longer term, the National WIC Association's board of directors and staff have pledged to identify independent infant formula educators to provide training on infant feeding practices. Through webinars, conferences, and other educational programs, NWA members will have many opportunities to learn about infant formula.
NWA supports and promotes WIC as the nation’s go-to-breastfeeding program. The decision to sever ties follows a series of actions, including advocating for increased funding for breastfeeding support and counseling; funding for lactation-support professionals including IBCLCs at the state and local level; encouraging local agencies to adopt the NWA Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics; and building partnerships with other public health organizations and the USDA to encourage breastfeeding.
Severing ties with infant formula manufacturers was the next step in this progression. More information about this decision is available here. This action to sever ties with infant formula manufacturers supports WIC as the nation’s leading breastfeeding program. NWA does not foresee any negative consequences on the WIC program as a result of this action.
In the past, infant formula manufacturers were sustaining members of NWA, exhibited at its conferences, advertised, and sponsored events and activities. The resolution to sever ties with infant formula manufacturers was passed by NWA voting members at NWA’s 2015 Annual Business Meeting. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is a separate entity from NWA and was not involved in this decision.
Each state WIC program has a contract with an infant formula manufacturer to provide infant formula within that state. Infant formula manufacturers competitively bid for state contracts. The successful bidder/contractor offers rebates to the state for purchases of infant formula provided in the formula-fed and partially breastfeeding WIC food packages. Rebates can be as high as 98% and are a successful cost-containment strategy for WIC. Formula manufacturers provide nearly $2 billion in rebates to the WIC program annually. More information on the role of infant formula manufacturers in WIC can be found here.
No. WIC is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FNS provides funding and policy guidance and creates regulations for WIC. NWA is an independent organization from USDA/FNS.
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), the more than 7 million mothers and young children served by WIC and the 12,000 service provider sites that are the front lines of WIC’s public-health nutrition services for the nation’s nutritionally at-risk mothers and young children.
Our mission is to provide our members with tools and leadership to expand and sustain effective nutrition services for mothers and young children.
NWA's efforts on behalf of the WIC program have been effective in gaining bipartisan support in Congress, the support of successive Administrations, and a broad coalition of partners, including advocacy groups, health care and religious organizations, and industry representatives.
Members can log in through the “Log-in” link at the top right area of the website.
New Accounts
a. Go to NWICA.org
b. Click “Log-in” at the top of the page
c. Where it says “Don't have an account?” Click “Register here”
d. Fill out the Individual Account info and click “Register” at the bottom when done
e. When you’re done, call us at 202-232-5492 and say, “I need to be linked to my organization.” We must link you in order for you to receive member benefits.
Lost/Forgotten Password
a. Go to “Log-in” at the top of the page
b. Click “Forgot your Password”
c. Enter your email
d. You will receive an email with a link to set your password
No. WIC is a domestic discretionary program, which means it does not necessarily receive funds from Congress to serve every person who is eligible for WIC. Instead, WIC receives a specific amount of grant money each year which Congress designates.
Yes, participation in WIC is for a set period of time and is only for pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Visit our Topics & Resources pages, view our various facts sheets, and browse the following links:
WIC is a federal grant program funded by congressional appropriations to states, territories, and tribal organizations. Some of these entities supplement their federal grant with their own funds. Each of these entities issues grants to their own network of community-based providers (local agencies), e.g., health departments, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations.
Some of these local clinics are government-run, while others are not. However, the non-government-run clinics are not necessarily small in size. In fact, one of the largest local agencies in the country is run by a local nonprofit agency. See a diagram of the WIC funding process.
State WIC agencies receive funding from USDA to administer the WIC program in their state. The 50 US states, 34 Indian Tribal Organizations, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam make up the 90 state WIC agencies. State WIC agencies receive funding and policy guidance from USDA and distribute those funds to their local agencies.
Local agencies receive funding from state WIC agencies to serve WIC families. Many local agencies run multiple WIC sites. Some agencies are run by county or local governments, while others are run by nonprofit organizations and hospitals.
WIC provides specific foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health and development. Food packages typically include iron-fortified infant cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, fruits, vegetables, and juice. See a list of WIC foods.
WIC agencies provide nutrition screening and education, specific supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants, and children up to age 5.
WIC refers to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
There are many ways you can support NWA and its mission. You can join NWA as a member, your company can exhibit and sponsor at our conferences, and you can serve on a task force or committee. You can help to advance NWA’s policy agenda by sharing NWA’s key advocacy messages and resources with your members of Congress. Thank you for your support!
If you have a WIC story to share, please email [email protected] . We collect stories from WIC participants and WIC staff to showcase how WIC positively affects our nation.
NWA partners with public and private organizations and corporations to ensure the continuing success of the WIC program. Each of our Business Council Partners values the WIC program and is an essential part of the NWA community. Learn more about each of our Business Council Partners.
NWA membership runs January 1 to December 31, and fees are typically collected August through November. If membership dues are not received by January 2, membership benefits may be temporarily suspended until dues are paid.
There is a “forgot password” feature that will appear when you click the Log-in link at the top right of the website. It will guide you through resetting your password.
See our Apply/Renew page and/or contact us at [email protected] . Learn more on our Membership Benefits page. We look forward to partnering with you!
Yes, read the exhibitor prospectus of the conference you’re interested in to learn more. Upcoming events are listed on our Events page. For sponsorship opportunities outside of exhibiting, please contact Shameka Jennings at [email protected] .
Go to Events on the main menu, click on the upcoming event you'd like to attend, and click the Register button located on the Event page. Please feel free to contact us with questions and for assistance at [email protected] or 202-232-5492.
You need to go to a local WIC agency in person to apply. To see if you might be eligible, you can use this online tool. If you are eligible or have questions, contact your local WIC agency. To find the nearest agency, go to Signupwic.com.
WIC is a federal nutrition program funded by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); NWA is not a government organization. It is a nonprofit that advocates for the WIC program. NWA is also a member association, and most of its members are WIC agencies.
A store must be authorized by the WIC Program to accept WIC payment methods.
WIC breastfeeding peer counselors are mothers recruited from the WIC population who have personal experience with breastfeeding and can provide basic breastfeeding information and support to other WIC mothers. WIC peer counselors are hired and trained to provide mother-to-mother support in group settings and one-on-one counseling through phone calls or visits to the home, clinic, or hospital.
A paper food instrument (check or voucher) or EBT card with a specific cash value ($10 for women and $6 for children) that can only be used to obtain WIC-specific fruits and vegetables.
A certification period is the length of time a WIC participant is eligible to receive benefits. Depending on whether the individual is pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, an infant, or a child, an eligible individual usually receives WIC benefits from 6 months to a year, at which time she/he must reapply.
Competent Professional Authority (CPA): These are WIC staff trained to determine a participant's nutritional risk and prescribe supplemental foods. In WIC, this is often a dietitian or nutritionist.
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT): WIC consumers use paper food instruments or a card (that looks like a debit-card) to redeem their WIC foods – the card system is called Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT). EBT makes the shopping experience easier for the consumer and the grocery store. Unfortunately, only a small number of States currently have EBT. Recent WIC cuts have slowed other states' efforts to implement EBT. USDA has a map of EBT status among States.
A check, voucher, electronic benefit transfer (EBT) authorization, or other payment method that is issued to the participant to obtain specific foods allowed under the WIC program.
The "Food Package" refers to the designated foods that WIC participants redeem from the grocery. WIC only allows certain healthy foods selected to supplement the participant's diet. These foods are recommended by the Institute of medicine (IOM) and are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans as well as the nationally established dietary recommendations for infants and children under two years of age. The foods included in an individual's food package vary based on the participant's category.
These are community based agencies that manage applications, certifications and deliver WIC services and benefits. They are often located in health departments and hospitals (See State Agency).
The WIC Program is the only FNS nutrition assistance program with legislative and regulatory requirements to provide nutrition education to participants. The goals of WIC nutrition education are to:
Since WIC is a domestic discretionary program, not an entitlement program, it may not receive funds from Congress to serve every eligible applicant. In these cases, WIC uses an Eligibility Priority System to ensure services are provided first to those most in need.
These are state level agencies that manage grants and set policy for Local agencies. They typically do not directly service WIC participants, however, some State agencies function as both the State and Local agency. State agencies receive grants along with any funding or policy guidance from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). There is one State agency in each of the geographic U.S. States, the District of Columbia, in 36 Indian Tribal Organizations, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.
The WIC Food Package is meant to supplement the dietary needs of participants by helping to ensure vital nutrients are consumed for good health, growth and development. It is not meant to support the participant’s entire dietary needs for the certified time period.
When a WIC participant moves from one state to another, the WIC clinic can provide a Verification of Certification form to take to the new state’s WIC clinic. It serves as proof of eligibility for WIC benefits, and is valid until the participant’s certification period expires.
Although the Centers for Disease Control recognizes the WHO Code as an effective breastfeeding intervention, it is not legally binding in the United States.
Breastfeeding initiation rates are on the rise in WIC. Between 1998 and 2014, breastfeeding initiation in WIC has increased by 66.7%.
According to the 2016 WIC Program and Participant Characteristics Report, 81.1% of WIC moms initiated breastfeeding.
The provision of supplemental, iron-fortified infant formula serves as a safety net to partially breastfed and non-breastfed infants who may not otherwise have access to adequate nutrition. For more information on the role of infant formula in WIC, see this fact sheet.
The WIC program provides multiple services to support breastfeeding. These services include breastfeeding peer counselors, lactation consultants, classes and support groups, educational materials, and breastfeeding telephone support services. Many agencies provides or loan breastpumps to participants. For more information on breastfeeding in WIC, see this infographic.
WIC staff undergo training specifically for supporting WIC moms on their breastfeeding journey. The Loving Support curriculum, created by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) branch of USDA, is used to train WIC staff nationwide on the basics of breastfeeding. The Loving Support curriculum is currently in the process of being updated, and NWA is assisting in these efforts.
Breastfeeding is the preferred and recommended way to feed infants. In addition, it provides health benefits for both mom and baby. Mothers who breastfeed have a reduced risk for certain types of cancer including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Breastfeeding also reduces the risk for type II diabetes and postpartum depression. Breastfed infants are at a reduced risk for obesity, type II diabetes, asthma, and sudden infant death syndrome. They also have lower rates of respiratory infections.
NWA endorses the American Academy of Pediatrics' Policy Statement on “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk” (2012), which states: “Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. Given the documented short- and long-term medical and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding, infant nutrition should be considered a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice.”
NWA promotes exclusive breastfeeding for infant feeding, with the addition of appropriate complementary foods when the infant is developmentally ready, usually around six months of age. All WIC staff have a role in promoting and providing support for the successful initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.
In the near term, infant formula companies will continue to provide product information via their websites and to the WIC agency staff directly. WIC nutrition staff are well-equipped to determine the efficacy of claims made by these companies.
In the longer term, the National WIC Association's board of directors and staff have pledged to identify independent infant formula educators to provide training on infant feeding practices. Through webinars, conferences, and other educational programs, NWA members will have many opportunities to learn about infant formula.
NWA supports and promotes WIC as the nation’s go-to-breastfeeding program. The decision to sever ties follows a series of actions, including advocating for increased funding for breastfeeding support and counseling; funding for lactation-support professionals including IBCLCs at the state and local level; encouraging local agencies to adopt the NWA Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics; and building partnerships with other public health organizations and the USDA to encourage breastfeeding.
Severing ties with infant formula manufacturers was the next step in this progression. More information about this decision is available here. This action to sever ties with infant formula manufacturers supports WIC as the nation’s leading breastfeeding program. NWA does not foresee any negative consequences on the WIC program as a result of this action.
In the past, infant formula manufacturers were sustaining members of NWA, exhibited at its conferences, advertised, and sponsored events and activities. The resolution to sever ties with infant formula manufacturers was passed by NWA voting members at NWA’s 2015 Annual Business Meeting. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is a separate entity from NWA and was not involved in this decision.
Each state WIC program has a contract with an infant formula manufacturer to provide infant formula within that state. Infant formula manufacturers competitively bid for state contracts. The successful bidder/contractor offers rebates to the state for purchases of infant formula provided in the formula-fed and partially breastfeeding WIC food packages. Rebates can be as high as 98% and are a successful cost-containment strategy for WIC. Formula manufacturers provide nearly $2 billion in rebates to the WIC program annually. More information on the role of infant formula manufacturers in WIC can be found here.
No. WIC is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FNS provides funding and policy guidance and creates regulations for WIC. NWA is an independent organization from USDA/FNS.
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), the more than 7 million mothers and young children served by WIC and the 12,000 service provider sites that are the front lines of WIC’s public-health nutrition services for the nation’s nutritionally at-risk mothers and young children.
Our mission is to provide our members with tools and leadership to expand and sustain effective nutrition services for mothers and young children.
NWA's efforts on behalf of the WIC program have been effective in gaining bipartisan support in Congress, the support of successive Administrations, and a broad coalition of partners, including advocacy groups, health care and religious organizations, and industry representatives.
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