📣Millions of kids rely on #WIC for access to healthy foods. Let your reps know: We need a fully funded WIC! ➡️ bit.ly/WIC25
National WIC Association
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 5,432 followers
The National WIC Association (NWA) is the non-profit education arm and advocacy voice of the WIC program.
About us
The National WIC Association (NWA) is the nonprofit education arm and advocacy voice of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the more than 6 million mothers and young children served by WIC and the 12,000 service provider Agencies who are the front lines of WIC’s public health nutrition services for the nation’s nutritionally at-risk mothers and young children. Our mission is to inspire and empower the WIC community to advocate for and promote quality nutrition services for all eligible mothers and young children and assure effective management of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
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http://www.nwica.org/
External link for National WIC Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1979
- Specialties
- Public Health, Nutrition, WIC, Maternal Health, Child Health, Breastfeeding, Infant Health, and Health Equity
Locations
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Primary
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2001 S Street NW
Suite 580
Washington, District of Columbia 20009, US
Employees at National WIC Association
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Ali Hard, MS, RD
Policy Director, National WIC Association
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Darlena Birch MBA, RDN
Senior Manager, Public Health Nutrition
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Tim Ward (He/His)
Director of Communications at the National WIC Association
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Emily Gilcher
Director of Education and Membership Engagement at National WIC Association
Updates
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Let everyone know that you love WIC with cool apparel from the NWA store! Visit wic50th.nwica.org/shop to grab some swag today!
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🌟 Have you heard?🎉 The #WICFoodPackage is getting an amazing upgrade, which means more options, flexibility, and nutritious foods for #WIC families! #WhatsNewWIC
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In our latest blog post by certified doula and lactation educator, by certified doula and lactation educator, Nyasia Countee, CD(DONA), CPE, LCE, CLS, CLCS, read about importance of strong partnerships between doulas and WIC! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRqq9JzU
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A modernized #WIC is a stronger WIC! 💻 Updates to WIC’s complex computer systems are essential for implementing new food packages, integrating with healthcare databases, and scaling up online and mobile payments. Let Congress know➡️ bit.ly/WIC25
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❗ TAKE ACTION for SNAP! Contact your representatives today to urge them to: ✅protect and strengthen SNAP ✅oppose efforts to weaken or cut the program https://lnkd.in/eGJ9r-pa
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🗣️CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! NWA encourages anyone who is interested to submit abstracts on topics such as breastfeeding education, WIC policy, research, technology, nutrition education, leadership, and more! Learn more submit yours today: https://lnkd.in/eVhgdSwQ
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#MaternalHealthMonth is an opportunity to shed light on the impactful work of programs like WIC. From breastfeeding support to nutrition education, mothers from all over can get the help they need. WIC50th.nwica.org #WIC50
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms out there! We are truly grateful for all you do. 💞 Today (and every day), WIC is here to support moms. ❤️ To learn more about the services WIC offers moms, visit www.signupwic.com #MothersDay #HealthyStartsHere
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