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 | Jun 2, 2022 | News |
From the Washington Department of Health Do you have thoughts or feedback about WIC? We’d love to hear from you! Each year the Washington WIC develops a plan for providing services in our state. The WIC State Plan is a requirement for all WIC state agencies...
by Nutrition First | May 19, 2022 | News |
The Washington State Department of Health has released a news statement regarding the current infant formula shortage. Please read the linked document to learn more. News Release_Formula Shortage and What to do_FINAL_5.18.22 (070)
by Nutrition First | Nov 24, 2021 | News |
Nutrition First is seeking applicants to join the Board of Directors! Serving on a nonprofit board is an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and network with other board members from across the state. Nutrition First is especially interested in WIC staff...
by Nutrition First | Aug 17, 2021 | News |
USDA’s re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan resulted in an average SNAP benefit increase of 25 percent. More than 40 million people will receive this additional food and nutrition support. Read about the big news here: National WIC Association –...
by Nutrition First | May 19, 2021 | News |
Vegetable and Fruit Increase Provides More Nutritional Access to WIC Families WIC has an unprecedented opportunity to improve access to fruits and vegetables for Washington State’s low-income families. From June through September, the American Relief Plan Act more...
