advocacy
Be an advocate for WIC and Child Nutrition! Nutrition First advocates in many different ways, and we need your help. You can be an advocate by telling others about WIC, writing or calling your elected officials, sharing information about WIC and even visiting our representatives in Olympia or DC!
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Advocacy Alerts
You are invited to submit comments on the Washington State WIC Program.
Each year the Washington Department of Health WIC Nutrition Program develops a plan for providing services in Washington. The WIC State Plan is a requirement for all WIC state agencies from the United States Department of Agriculture. The plan explains how they will...
Crosscut Festival
Crosscut presents two days of thought-provoking conversations and innovative thinking, tackling the most important issues of our times. Journalists, politicians, authors, and newsmakers from our community and around the nation come together to take a hard look at the...
Hunger Action Day is February 11!
Nutrition First will be there - and would love to have you join us! Click here for registration and more information
Help Take Your WIC Client Voices all the way to Washington DC!
Help WIC Clients share their thoughts on what WIC means to them with Washington State's Elected Members of Congress and Senate. Again this year – delegates from Nutrition First will travel to Washington DC to attend the Annual National WIC Association Leadership...
WIC is Open!
WIC Clinics in Washington State are open during the partial federal government shutdown. WIC checks may be used in grocery stores. For questions, contact your local WIC clinic.
Scholarship Opportunity
Again this year, Nutrition First will offer a scholarship for 1 WIC Employee to attend the National WIC Association Leadership Conference March 3-6 in Washington DC. Scholarship deadline is January 15. Nutrition First...
Please comment on proposed changes to Public Charge Rule by December 10
Nutrition First strongly encourages you to submit comments on the proposed immigration rules. Please read the following information from our partner, the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition, regarding how to make a strong comment. In addition to the many valuable...
Advocacy Camp Scholarship Opportunity
Nutrition First is offering a scholarship to attend the Children's Alliance Advocacy Camp. The Children’s Alliance Advocacy Camp is held at the Dumas Bay Centre, 3200 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023 from Tuesday, October 2 to Thursday, October 4th. Advocacy...
Immigration 101 Training for Service Providers
Immigration 101 Training for Service Providers - Provided by: NWIRP (Northwest Immigrant Rights Project) Seattle Central Library, September 21st 10 am- 1pm. From NWIRP website: This training is aimed at social service providers and people working closely with the...
Summer Meals for Washington Kids
Summer Meals for WA Kids The Summer Meals program picks up where school meal programs leave off in June, providing free meals and snacks to kids age 18 and under all summer long. All kids are welcome, and some sites allow adults to purchase a meal as well. No proof of...
Upcoming Events
Free Self-Care Webinar – Thursday January 28, 12:00-1:00
01/28/2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – January Self Care Webinar with Dr. Kira Mauseth Thursday January 28, 12:00-1:00 Free Webinar. Join Nutrition First to hear from Dr. Kira Mauseth as she provides tips on Self-Care during COVID: new ideas for connecting with others and tips on dealing with winter and isolation. Nutrition First is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom […]
2021 Remote Service Trainings with Jane Heinig for Washington WIC Employees
01/17/2021 – 03/17/2021 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Recorded Video: The Basics – Using Video Technology for Remote WIC Services No registration required. This 15-minute recorded video is available in The Learning Center (Department of Health). (Please note, this video is being used with permission from the California WIC Program.) Intended Outcome: Staff gain the skills and confidence needed to make the shift […]
Washington WIC Virtual Conference – May 11-14, 2021
05/11/2021 – 05/14/2021 @ All Day – Save the Dates! Washington WIC Virtual Conference. May 11-14, 2021 Get ready! National Speakers Live and Recorded Sessions Poster Sharing Clinic Slide Show Trade Show Virtual Networking
Recent Job Postings
SNAP-Ed Regional Program Consultant
SNAP-Ed Regional Program Consultant – Part-Time (HSC 3) DOH5201 PCH/ONS Tumwater, WA Closing: January 26, 2021 This position provides professional program consultation and project management to local SNAP-Ed agencies, by providing support and technical assistance to local SNAP-Ed contractors as they manage local projects that promote and support healthy nutrition and active lifestyles. This includes […]
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