WIC Association of New York State

11/20/2025

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✨ WIC Manager’s Workshop – Saratoga Springs ✨

This week, WIC Managers from across New York State came together in beautiful Saratoga Springs for a powerful and inspiring workshop focused on sharing best practices, innovative ideas, and strengthening the support we provide to our WIC families.

From insightful discussions to creative problem-solving sessions, every moment reminded us of the impact we make when we collaborate, learn from one another, and lead with purpose. 💡🤝

A huge thank-you to all the dedicated managers who showed up ready to grow, share, and elevate the WIC program across the state. Your leadership continues to make a difference in the lives of the families we serve. 💙

11/12/2025

📢 Know Your Rights: Vital Resources for All New Yorkers

The New York State Department of Health and the Office for New Americans are sharing important information to help all New Yorkers — including immigrants — understand their rights and access essential services.
Visit 👉 https://dos.ny.gov/know-your-rights

Please share this resource with your WIC staff, participants, and community partners.

https://dos.ny.gov/know-your-rights

10/28/2025

WIC is more than a program — it’s a lifeline.
We’re proud to stand with the National WIC Association and 44 national partners urging the White House to act now to protect WIC services for families who rely on them every day.

👉 Read the letter and take action:

10/28/2025

Congratulations to Montefiore and the MMG WIC Team!

The WIC Association of New York State extends a big shout of support and congratulations to Carmen Wi******er and her dedicated team at Montefiore Medical Group (MMG) on the opening of their new WIC program site at 3924 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465.

This new clinic will help ensure that Bronx moms, babies, and families have expanded access to the nutrition, breastfeeding, and community support services that WIC provides.

We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with our partners at Montefiore as they continue to strengthen community health and advance WIC’s mission across New York State.

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👏 Congratulations to Carmen and the entire MMG WIC team!

10/14/2025

Make your voice heard! Contact your members of Congress today to urge bipartisan action to pass a government funding bill ensuring no disruptions to the WIC program.

"We welcome efforts to keep WIC afloat during the shutdown, but families need long-term stability, not short-term uncertainty." - NWA President & CEO, Georgia Machell

Let your representatives know - needs full FY26 funding ASAP: bit.ly/FUNDWIC26

10/06/2025

Advocacy in Action: Advancing WIC Funding in New York State

In recent weeks, WICANYS partnered with Hunger Solutions New York to develop and submit a joint sign-on letter requesting additional state supplemental funding to strengthen WIC services across New York State.

As a result of that effort:
• Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas has agreed to serve as the Assembly lead on a $30 million state budget request for WIC modernization, local agency infrastructure, and outreach projects.
• WICANYS and HSNY staff and representatives also met with Assemblymember Amy Paulin, Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, to advance this critical conversation.

📝 You can read the joint letter here: http://bit.ly/46CwYiz

These are major steps forward in addressing the local agency funding crisis and ensuring a stronger, more sustainable future for the WIC program across New York State.

10/01/2025

Please take a moment for support and action here!

🗣️ A prolonged government shutdown will put babies and kids on at risk. Use your voice to urge your representatives to fund the government and ensure no disruptions to WIC using the link below!

💡 TAKE ACTION: https://nwica.salsalabs.org/publicfundthegovernment2026

10/01/2025

📢 WIC Benefits Continue
As of October 1, WIC services and benefits remain available despite the federal government shutdown. WIC-approved stores will continue to accept benefits, and local agencies can continue serving participants. For the most up-to-date guidance, please follow NYS DOH WIC.

But urgent action is still needed. As Georgia Machell, President & CEO of the National WIC Association, reminds us:

“Congress must act with urgency to pass legislation that fully funds WIC, keeps the federal government open, and ensures that federal appropriations law cannot be undermined by administrative actions. Every day of inaction brings us closer to a crisis. Failure to rapidly reopen the government could result in State WIC directors being put in the horrible position of trying to manage their programs with insufficient funds.”

08/18/2025

Nourishing the Next Generation Together — A Story of WIC in Action

We’re proud to see a timely and inspiring spotlight in amNY on how WIC programs like the Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center are actively supporting families during National Breastfeeding Awareness Week. The article celebrates WIC’s powerful role—from personalized counseling and breastfeeding peer support to nutrition demonstrations and community-building events.

This mission mirrors our own at the WIC Association of NYS, where we strive to enhance and expand WIC services across New York State. Whether a family is navigating breastfeeding, accessing nutritious foods, or building connections—WIC is here to support their journey.

Let this be a reminder: by standing together, advocating, and sharing stories, we can continue nourishing today’s families and tomorrow’s future.

Read the full piece: Nourishing the Next Generation Together
https://www.amny.com/opinion/nourishing-the-next-generation-together/

08/05/2025

🌸 Mother’s Milk vs Baby Formula – Know the Difference! 🌸

Today, we celebrated the incredible power of breastfeeding at our community event! 💪🏽👶🏽

Did you know? Breastmilk isn’t just food — it’s packed with: ✨ Anti-viruses
✨ Growth factors
✨ Enzymes & Hormones
✨ Antibodies & Anti-allergens
✨ Anti-parasites..and so much more that baby formula simply can’t replicate!


NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

07/24/2025

🚨 WIC at Risk: Urge Congress to Act 🚨

The USDA just announced a major reorganization plan that would dismantle key regional offices and relocate staff responsible for running WIC and other nutrition programs.

This move threatens to disrupt the services families rely on—delaying funding, weakening support, and breaking down decades of institutional knowledge.

💬 WIC is a proven, bipartisan program that helps millions of families thrive. We must not allow political agendas to undermine it.

📢 Take action today: Tell Congress to protect WIC and oppose this harmful USDA reorganization.
👉https://nwica.salsalabs.org/USDARIF/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=17db50b3-3359-4818-a28e-88caac78baf0

🙏 Thank you to the National WIC Association for bringing attention to this critical issue and standing up for the families who count on WIC.

07/15/2025

We’re grateful to see the Senate Appropriations Committee prioritize full funding for in its FY26 proposal. This is a critical step toward ensuring all eligible families can access the nutrition and support they deserve.

🗣️ As Georgia Machell of NWA said, we urge lawmakers to protect WIC’s public health impact by fully funding the program and preserving the food package.

At WICANYS, we echo this call—New York families are counting on Congress to keep WIC strong and accessible.

NWA commends the Senate Appropriations Committee for advancing a bipartisan FY 2026 funding bill that fully supports the WIC program and rejects proposed cuts to its food package. The bill protects the fruit and vegetable benefit and ensures all eligible participants can continue to receive vital se...