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WIC Appropriation Discussions in DC
As Washington State’s WIC Association, Nutrition First is deeply concerned about the proposed budget for WIC from the House of Representatives. We strongly disagree with the assertion made in the House Republican Appropriation Bill that the bump in Cash Value Benefit...
Nutrition First Supports the USDA’s Proposed Updates to the WIC Food Package
As Washington state’s WIC advocacy and training association, Nutrition First is enthusiastically supporting USDA’s proposed updates to the WIC food package. These proposed changes, including increased fruits and vegetables, seafood for all adult and child...
Help Us Talk About WIC
We need help educating our elected officials about WIC and sharing how they can help us make WIC better for everyone. Our decision-makers want to hear from people that live in their district. We will help arrange meetings in late February to mid-March to speak to...
A Month Left to Comment on Proposed Changes to the Food Packages
The USDA needs to hear opinions from local staff and clients about the proposed changes to the WIC food package.How do you feel about increased CVB for fruits and vegetables? Reduced milk quantities? Increased flexibility for iron-rich protein foods? We are partnering...
NWA wants to hear from you!
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...
WIC Annual Public Comment Period is Now Open
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...
Updates from the WA State DOH: Formula Shortage
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)
Nutrition First seeking applicants to join the Board of Directors!
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...
Largest SNAP benefit increase in program’s history!
USDA’s re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan results in average SNAP benefit increase of 25%. More than 40 million people will receive additional food and nutrition support.
Vegetable and Fruit Increase Provides More Nutritional Access to WIC Families
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...
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10/25/2023 – 10/27/2023 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm – VIRTUAL We are excited to present a fresh, global approach to nutrition that attendees will walk away feeling ready to provide culturally relevant, approachable, and evidence-based nutrition services. This training is appropriate for all levels, from paraprofessional to Master’s level dietitian. Continuing education credits will be provided. The first two days of the workshop will […]
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