The Wonders of WIC - Breastfeeding-Related Highlights from the Northeast Region

The USDA, Food and Nutrition Service Northeast Regional Office has captured accomplishments and innovations related to breastfeeding and WIC’s anniversary throughout their region. Highlights include:

• A look back at WIC’s 50 years, including a photo collage, along with anniversary celebrations, and be sure to check out the interviews with USVI staff and participants. 
• Breastfeeding of Excellence awardees, including the nation’s sole 2024 Elite awardee, regional breastfeeding and farmers market events.
• Connecticut’s first breastfeeding friendly town, Rhode Island’s mobile clinic and Vermont’s new breastfeeding App.
• State Director Profiles, the final WIC EBT rollout, a new children’s book from NH on lead-exposure prevention, and MyPlate engagement. 
• The latest national WIC news and resources on the WIC Food Packages.

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Want to know what's going on in the Mid-Atlantic region? Their MARWIC Times Newsletter provides a quarterly update on State and local events.