Tell Congress You're Disappointed They Mandated WIC Foods

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Tell Congress you're disappointed that members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees mandated a food (potatoes) into WIC food packages.
View our infographic about why it matters.

How Can I Learn More About this Campaign Issue?

• Our infographic gives a quick overview of why it matters if the white potato is allowed into WIC.
• Contact our Public Policy Nutritionist Martelle Esposito at mesposito@nwica.org or 202-232-5492 with questions.

What Can I Do to Help?

• Email, call or visit your representative. Use our search tool to find your elected officials and their contact info. See our quick guide for communicating with Congress, and tips for visiting with them.

What Should I Say to My Representative?

• Share your State’s WIC profile for state-specific data and participant stories.
• Watch what other NWA members had to say about talking with policymakers in the video below.

Is This Advocacy or Lobbying?

• This is a lobbying activity. If your job is funded through the government, you can send the email during your break time or after work.
• Not all advocacy efforts are lobbying. Advocacy is not lobbying when you’re informing members of Congress about WIC, and highlighting WIC’s achievements: You are educat­ing policymakers about WIC. This helps promote a positive image of WIC, and hopefully translates into favorable WIC policies in the future.
• Examples of Non-Lobbying Advocacy: Clearing up misconceptions about WIC; Explaining the positive impacts of the improved WIC food packages; Describing the importance of Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and convey WIC successes.
• For more specifics, read Advocacy vs. Lobbying.

Where Can I Learn More About Current WIC Policy Issues?

• Legislative Agenda: Full
• Legislative Agenda: Summary
• WIC Funding Process

Other WIC-Related Advocacy

We engage in various public health-related advocacy issues. Check back for updates on other ways you can take action to support WIC!