<?xml version='1.0'?><rss version='2.0'><channel><title>National WIC Association RSS: Blog Posts</title><link>https://www.nwica.org</link><description>Blog Posts from the National WIC Association</description><language>en-us</language><managingEditor>info@nwica.org</managingEditor><item><title>#NWAAnnual26 May Be Over, Now What? Three Ways to Keep the Momentum Going!</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/nwaannual26-may-be-over-now-what-three-ways-to-keep-the-momentum-going</link><description>
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                The 2026 NWA Annual Education and Training Conference may be over, but the learning doesn&#39;t stop there. This blog explores three ways attendees can build on the ideas, resources, and connections gained in Dallas,&nbsp;from reflecting on key takeaways and putting new ideas into practice to staying connected with colleagues across the WIC community. It also highlights upcoming opportunities to continue learning and networking through NWA conferences and events.

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         </description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>A Healthier Future Starts with Healthy Mothers</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/a-healthier-future-starts-with-healthy-mothers</link><description>
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                In recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Month, this resource-based blog highlights tools, research, and educational materials that support maternal mental health, participant-centered care, accessibility, and family well-being within WIC. The blog features mental health resources, NWA resource collections, AHEAD 3.0 materials, and upcoming webinars that WIC staff and agencies can use to strengthen support for families and communities.

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         </description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>NWA Honors Black Maternal Health Every Day!</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/nwa-honors-black-maternal-health-every-day</link><description>
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                In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), NWA highlights its ongoing commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and advancing equity for Black families. Through WIC services and initiatives led by the Center for Innovative Practices in WIC (CIP-WIC), this work includes expanding culturally responsive care, strengthening the workforce, and elevating participant voices. Supporting Black maternal health extends beyond one week and remains a core part of NWA&rsquo;s mission year-round!

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         </description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>From WIC Participant to NWA Intern: What I Learned at the 2025 Virtual NEBF Conference</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/from-wic-participant-to-nwa-intern-what-i-learned-at-the-2025-virtual-nebf-conference</link><description>
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                This blog reflects Communications intern Samantha Myers&rsquo; personal journey with the National WIC Association, connecting her background as a former WIC participant to her growing understanding of WIC&rsquo;s expansive impact through hands-on work and the 2025 NEBF Conference. Through standout conference sessions and behind-the-scenes involvement, she highlights how NWA and WIC support families through nutrition, breastfeeding, and culturally responsive care while inviting readers to access NEBF recordings themselves.

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         </description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Update on the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans </title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/update-on-the-2025-2030-dietary-guidelines-for-americans</link><description>
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                The National WIC Association (NWA) would like to share an update on the recently released&nbsp;2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Scientific Foundation For The Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The DGA provides recommendations for the eating patterns of Americans and sets a standard for the country&rsquo;s food programs to follow. The Scientific Foundation is an accompanying document that is meant to provide supportive evidence for the DGA.&nbsp;

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         </description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet the Board: Georgia Machell, President &amp; CEO of the National WIC Association</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/meet-the-board-georgia-machell-president-ceo-of-the-national-wic-association</link><description>
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                The&nbsp;final installment of NWA&rsquo;s Meet the Board series spotlights Georgia Machell, President &amp; CEO of the National WIC Association. Georgia reflects on her journey with WIC, her vision for strengthening member engagement and leadership, and her priorities for advancing the program&rsquo;s future. This closing feature offers a meaningful look at the leadership guiding NWA forward as it continues its mission to support and strengthen WIC nationwide.

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         </description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>40 Years Strong: Year-End Highlights from NWA &amp; What Comes Next</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/40-years-of-impact-year-end-highlights-from-nwa-what-comes-next</link><description>
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                As NWA closes out its 40th anniversary year, we reflect on a year of impact driven by advocacy, connection, and collective action. From securing full federal funding and responding during the 2025 federal shutdown to expanding language access and elevating community voices, NWA&rsquo;s work strengthened WIC nationwide. Explore year-end highlights, top blog posts, and ways to stay engaged as we look ahead.

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         </description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating 40 Years of Impact and Building What Comes Next</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/celebrating-40-years-of-impact-and-building-what-comes-next</link><description>
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                As NWA closes its 40th anniversary year, we&rsquo;re celebrating the WIC community that has powered four decades of advocacy, education, and support. This year underscored WIC&rsquo;s vital role, especially during moments of uncertainty, and highlighted the dedication of staff, families, partners, and advocates who keep the program strong. As we look ahead, NWA invites the community to continue shaping WIC&rsquo;s future: make a year-end gift to strengthen advocacy, share gratitude on the WIC Appreciation Wall, and shop the NWA Store to support our mission. WIC&rsquo;s strength has always come from its community. With your continued generosity, we can build an even stronger foundation for the next 40 years.

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         </description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title>40 Years of Supporting WIC Staff: 5 Reasons to Use the WIC Hub!</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/40-years-of-supporting-wic-staff-5-reasons-to-use-the-wic-hub</link><description>
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                For 40 years, the National WIC Association (NWA) has been the nonprofit voice for WIC agencies nationwide, advocating for families and empowering staff through training, innovation, and leadership support. Central to this&nbsp;is the WIC Hub, a digital platform designed to strengthen the WIC workforce. The WIC Hub provides a one-stop resource for toolkits, reports, fact sheets, webinars, and case studies&mdash;all organized by category, state, or resource type. Staff, researchers, and advocates can stay informed,

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         </description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet the Board: Filomena Ahlefeld, Local Agency Section Representative</title><link>https://www.nwica.org/blog/meet-the-board-filomena-ahlefeld-local-agency-section-representative</link><description>
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                In our next feature of the Meet the Board series, we are spotlighting Filomena Ahlefeld!&nbsp;With more than 32 years of service in WIC, Filomena, who is the Local Agency WIC Program Director at The Foundation for Delaware County, has devoted her career to strengthening families and advancing WIC&rsquo;s mission. As the Local Agency Representative on the National WIC Association Board, she champions collaboration, innovation, and the modernization of technology to support WIC agencies nationwide. In this spotlight, Filomena shares her journey in WIC, her passion for advancing technology and policy, and her commitment to empowering local agencies and communities.

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         </description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate></item></channel></rss>