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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– Link to advocacy vs. lobbying fact sheet
Advocacy Alerts
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...
Hunger Action Day is Monday February 5, 2018
Monday, February 5 is Hunger Action Day 2018! Doors open at 8:30am and the program begins promptly at 9:30am – see you in the Columbia Room of the Legislative Building (hint: it’s the one with the big dome) Register NOW
Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition 2018 Agenda
The Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition brings the voices of hungry Washington families to the ears of our policy makers to insure that public policy leads our response to hunger in our state of plenty. Over the years, the Coalition has successfully advocated for...
Upcoming Events
Coming Soon! Foundations in Lactation Support – Recorded Webinar
08/07/2020 – 12/31/2020 @ All Day – Foundations in Lactation Support – Recorded Webinar Again this year Nutrition First trainer Michele Crockett, IBCLC, PCPA, LLLL, provides this great training that is perfect for those new to providing breastfeeding support. It’s also good for those who want a refresher on how to support breastfeeding families. This training covers staff roles, how to use […]
Coming Soon! Building on Foundations in Lactation Support – Recorded Webinar
08/07/2020 – 12/31/2020 @ All Day – Building on Foundations in Lactation Support – Recorded Webinar This training moves past the Foundations training and addresses more breastfeeding challenges and resources. This is a great training for those who have already attended Foundations in Lactation Support (or similar) and are interested in enhancing their skills in lactation support. This training is open to […]
Recent Job Postings
Registered Dietitian – Omak
FHC is seeking a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist to be responsible for nutrition-related activities at FHC, including providing nutrition services to patients in our WIC program. Qualifications: Must have a Master’s Degree in nutrition or public health nutrition from an accredited school or, is a Registered Dietitian that is registered, or eligible for registration, with […]
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