The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a public health nutrition program under the USDA providing nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants, and children up to age 5.
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National WIC Association Strongly Opposes Proposed Changes to Public Charge
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Update on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Meet the Board: Georgia Machell, President & CEO of the National WIC Association
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