National WIC Association

The National WIC Association (NWA) is the non-profit education, consultant, and advocacy arm of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It represents a national network of over 12,000 service provider agencies and the millions of women and children who participate in the WIC program. NWA provides professional development for WIC staff, advocates for federal program funding, and promotes public health through nutrition education and breastfeeding support. The organization plays a critical role in shaping federal nutrition policy and ensuring the health of low-income families in the United States. Its work focuses on improving health outcomes for mothers and children through evidence-based nutritional interventions.