Based on June 2022 listening sessions with members of the #WIC community in preparation for the White House Conference, NWA offers the following core recommendations:

🥕Dramatically expanding #SNAP, #WIC, and child #nutrition programs are important for ensuring all children have #access to foods where they live, learn, and grow

Happening Now: President Biden delivers remarks at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

⁦President Biden⁩ speaks to #whconfhungerhealth. Goal is to end hunger period. ⁦Food Research & Action Center⁩ ⁦Feeding America⁩ ⁦No Kid Hungry⁩ ⁦MD Hunger Solutions⁩ ⁦Manna Food Center⁩ ⁦Rosa DeLauro⁩ ⁦Rep. Jim McGovern⁩ ⁦Sen. Cory Booker⁩ ⁦Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳⁩

The WIC community is committed to working with policymakers and private-sector partners to make meaningful progress in eradicating hunger and reducing chronic diet-related conditions. Learn about the National Strategy and WIC: nwica.org/press-releases… #WHConfHungerHealth

"If a parent cannot feed their child, what else matters?"-President Biden on the work ahead and the national strategy to end hunger by 2030. #WHConfHungerHealth

"Let's fully meet this moment for our children and our community."- Secretary Tom Vilsack President Biden Kirsten Gillibrand Chuck Schumer #WHConfHungerHealth #WIC #SNAP #freeschoolmeals #publichealth Hunger Solutions New York The New York Academy of Medicine AAP-California Chapter 3

"Food is medicine.. we need to put the F back in the FDA.. America can be the best nation in the world for raising healthy children." Sen. Cory Booker President Biden #WIC #SNAP #freeschoolmeals #endhungernow #WHConfHungerHealth National WIC Association Food Research & Action Center Hunger Solutions New York Kirsten Gillibrand Chuck Schumer

"If they grow it they will eat it. If they cook it they will eat it. and if they taste test it, they will eat it." #nutritioneducation #WIC #freeschoolmeals #WHconfHungerHealth Sen. Debbie Stabenow National WIC Association Food Research & Action Center NourishingBrighterFutures youtu.be/SfBlyKaLZnE via YouTube

Hey #WHConfHungerHealth followers! Let Congress know it's time to #ModernizeWIC. Take Action: bit.ly/CNRHealth AAP-California Chapter 3 NYS AAP - Chapter 2 National WIC Association Food Research & Action Center Docs for Tots

With over 400 #WICStrong providers at our watch party, it's clear that #WICisWatching and we're all excited to be part of the #WHConfHungerHealth! A healthy start is essential to a healthy USA. Let Congress know it's time to #ModernizeWIC. Take Action: bit.ly/CNRHealth

That's right, Rosa DeLauro! We need to extend #WIC eligibility to age 6 or the beginning of kindergarten! Kids need healthy foods to thrive. Take action: bit.ly/CNRHealth #WHConfHungerHealth

“Going to bed with a belly full of food that is not nutritious is feeding the healthcare crisis.” Mayor Eric Adams Kids need healthy foods to thrive. #WIC #WHConfHungerHealth Take action: bit.ly/CNRHealth National WIC Association NYS AAP - Chapter 3 NYS AAP - Chapter 2 NYSAAPCH1

The Dept. of Agriculture is calling for an increase to the #WICFoodPackage, allowing #WICFamilies to have a broader range of fruits and veggies. Make your voice heard to support the proposed updates here: bit.ly/wicfoodpackage #valuechcs #healthequity #healthyliving #usda

📰 Last week, USDA Nutrition announced that it would be providing #WIC state agencies the opportunity to opt into waivers for physician presence requirements and/or remote benefit issuance services that will be available until Sept. 2026. (THREAD🧵)

Registration for #NPC2023 is ending THIS FRIDAY! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of building our #WIC voice! Register today: bit.ly/NWANationalPol…

Dept. of Agriculture is collecting comments on their proposed #WICFoodPAckage rule. This is your chance to make your voice heard on improvements to #WIC! Take action today: bit.ly/wicfoodpackage

WIC is an incredible resource for millions of families. Dept. of Agriculture is collecting comments on their proposed #WICFoodPackage rule. This is your chance to make your voice heard on improvements to #WIC! Take action today: bit.ly/wicfoodpackage

🍽️ WIC supports families in putting healthy meals on the table so that young children can grow and thrive. 📣 Dept. of Agriculture has a chance to improve the #WICFoodPackage, but they need to hear from you! Join @natwicassoc in submitting a comment today 👉 bit.ly/3YgYGuf

The Dept. of Agriculture is collecting comments on their proposed #WICFoodPAckage rule. One of the proposed changes is to make the bump to the WIC #fruitandveg benefit permanent! This is your chance to make your voice heard on improvements to #WIC! Take action today: bit.ly/wicfoodpackage