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As we close out NWA’s 40th, we extend our deepest gratitude to the WIC families, staff, partners, and advocates who make this work possible. This milestone reflects four decades of leadership, community strength, and a shared commitment to supporting WIC and the families it serves.
Through advocacy, connection, and rapid response, NWA strengthened and supported WIC communities nationwide, demonstrating what’s possible when we work together toward a common goal. Thank you for being part of NWA’s journeyand for helping shape the path forward.
What This Year Showed Us
This year underscored the power of collective action and timely leadership. From securing full FY25 and FY26 funding to leading rapid response during the 2025 federal shutdown, NWA continued to step up when it mattered most.
Across our work, we expanded language access, strengthened healthcare-WIC information exchange, elevated Indigenous and military voices, and grew our online community. These efforts, and many more, reflect NWA’s impact in action and the progress we can achieve together. what we can accomplish together.
Year-End Highlights: Our 5 Must-Read Blog Posts
As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the stories and insights that resonated most with the WIC community. These five blog posts were our most-read of the year, highlighting the people, priorities, and progress shaping WIC today and into the future.
From uplifting WIC staff and families to advancing equity, advocacy, and community connection, these posts capture the themes that defined NWA’s work in 2025. If you missed them or want to revisit the ideas that inspired conversation and action, now is the perfect time to dive back in as we look ahead to 2026!
40 Years of Supporting Breastfeeding Families: Ways to Celebrate All Month Long
Meet the Board Series: Jennifer Nicklas, Chair of the Executive Committee
Strengthening WIC’s Workforce and Championing DEI: NWA’s Commitment to Advancing Health Equity
The Role of the WIC Food Package in Empowering and Strengthening WIC Families
Who Are Our Members? Celebrating 40 Years of Advocacy, Service, and Impact
Moving Forward: Stay Engaged
As we look ahead, NWA will continue building on this year’s momentum, strengthening the WIC workforce, expanding digital tools like the WIC Hub, advancing equity, and advocating for the food package, funding, and research that keep families supported. The progress we made in 2025 set the stage for even greater impact in the years to come.
You can help carry NWA’s 40-year legacy forward by staying connected and taking action: