WIC Picks Newsletter

Subscribe to the WIC Picks Newsletter to stay in the know about new and revised nutrition education materials, breastfeeding campaign resources, digital tools, online learning modules and other resources as well as WIC-relevant health observances, grant opportunities, webinars, and other announcements to help WIC staff at all levels in their efforts to administer the program.

The WIC Picks Newsletter features updates from not only the WIC Works Resource System and WIC Breastfeeding Support websites, but also other agencies such as CDC and FDA, to bring you the latest information on important topics, such as open enrollment periods for Healthcare.gov, the child tax credit, COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccinations, metals in baby food, and more.

You can check out some of our past WIC Picks Newsletters below.

AUGUST 2023

• WIC Picks: National WIC Breastfeeding Week is Here! Plus, several upcoming webinars to share with WIC staff.

JuLY 2023

• WIC Picks: National WIC Breastfeeding Week, WDIDW Berries, and more.

June 2023

• WIC Picks: WLOL Update, a WDIDW Quiz, and more.

MAY 2023

• WIC Picks: Mother's Day, Breastfeeding Curriculum Ordering, and more.

APRIL 2023

• WIC Picks: WLOL Update, Self-Care for New Moms, Women's Health Week, and More

March 2023

• WIC Picks: National Nutrition Month, WDIDW for Participants, and More

FEBRUARY 2023

• WIC Picks: New Quiz for Setting Breastfeeding Goals, Alcohol Use in Pregnant Women, and More

JANUARY 2023

• WIC Picks: New Peanut Butter Recipes & a Social Media Post for Pumping

December 2022

• New! Planning for Your Delivery Quiz & Root Vegetable Recipes and Tips

NOVEMBER 2022

• Holiday food safety, social media resources, a new quiz, and more! 

October 2022

• Check out our new interactive breastfeeding resource, plus information and resources for Mental Health Illness, American Diabetes Month, and much more!

September 2022

• Visit us at the NWA conference! Also, updates from the FDA on infant formula, celebrate Grandparents' Day with resources to help support breastfeeding, recipes and tips for cruciferous veggies, online training resources, and much more!

August 2022

• Celebrate National WIC Breastfeeding Week with new social media messages, a new quiz to share with participants, words of affirmation for mothers, and more!

JULY 2022

• New COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, an interactive quiz for breastfeeding participants, motivational interviewing training, social media messages, and much more!

June 2022

• Check out the newly added substance use during breastfeeding quiz, online learning courses, and a special Father's Day social media post!

MAY 2022

• Celebrating moms! Share self-care tips and recipes using wild Alaskan superfoods

APRIL 2022

• Spring has sprung, blooming new social media messages, yogurt recipes, and a new quiz!

March 2022

• National Nutrition Month is here along with recipes, a new quiz, information about the infant formula recall, a Child Tax Credit reminder and more!

February 2022

• Share the love this month with new recipes, presentation slides, education materials, and more!

January 2022

• New Year, New Quizzes, and New Social Media Messages