by Nutrition First | Jun 3, 2022 | Advocacy, News |
This September, President Biden will convene the second White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The first conference, held in 1969, resulted in recommendations that led to the creation of WIC within five years. This is a pivotal opportunity to...
by Nutrition First | Apr 28, 2021 | Advocacy |
Public Charge Rule Permanently Blocked On March 9, 2021 the Biden Administration decided to stop defending lawsuits challenging the Trump-era public charge regulations. Federal courts reacted immediately, dismissing the government’s appeals. This means that the public...
by Nutrition First | Jan 19, 2021 | Advocacy |
National WIC Association Policy Conference Scholarships are available for WIC Staff or WIC Participants to attend. Nutrition First Scholarship Application 2021 (Deadline January 22). Questions? contact info@nutritionfirstwa.org If you aren’t available to attend...
by Nutrition First | Jan 19, 2021 | Advocacy |
Join Us! The Washington State Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition is hosting Hunger Action Day on February 12. This is a great chance to meet with your State Representatives and Senators to discuss hunger issues impacting the people in Washington. All appointments...
by Nutrition First | Jul 30, 2020 | Advocacy |
Outreach – for Pandemic EBT: P-EBT Outreach Webinar: Monday, August 3 (3 – 4pm) – see below for link Step by Step guide to applying for P-EBT (1) Earlier COVID relief legislation provided significant help to hungry kids and families through the creation...
by Nutrition First | Jul 18, 2020 | Advocacy |
From the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition (7/17/20) Be part of the national Rolling Rally for SNAP on Monday! In June, the House passed the HEROES Act, a fourth COVID relief package, and in the next few short weeks, the Senate will be deciding on their own (and...
