California WIC Association

11/13/2025

Congress has passed a bill to end the 43-day government shutdown and fully fund WIC for fiscal year 2026, preserving the program’s fruit and vegetable benefits. NWA President & CEO Georgia Machell welcomed the stability this brings to millions of families and WIC staff, while urging lawmakers to s...

11/05/2025

Check out the latest CWA Flash newsletter! https://conta.cc/4oodjcx

11/04/2025

California WIC is open!
1️⃣Keep using your WIC benefits.
2️⃣ Attend your WIC appointments.
3️⃣ Stay in contact with your local WIC office.
🍒WIC and CalFresh are separate programs. Each program is funded and managed separately. CalFresh benefits delays do not affect WIC benefits or services. Both programs support food access for families.

Stay Informed! Check the status of WIC services through the MyFamily website or the California WIC App.
https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/FederalBudget

11/03/2025

The National WIC Association (NWA) learned that $450 million in additional federal section 32 funding has been allocated to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The White House Office of Management and Budget has initiated the transfer...

11/03/2025

CWA has joined organizations across California and beyond to call out predatory marketing disguised as advocacy. We demand integrity, transparency and accountability in order to protect families at their most vulnerable moments.

11/03/2025

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

With the government shut down, funding for SNAP and WIC are under threat. Join us for a webinar this Thursday to hear what's at stake and how advocates can stay engaged. Hear from speakers from CSPI, National WIC Association, and Food Research & Action Center. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hfGJzUQySoqTLNFmE6hSaQ #/registration

10/27/2025

It's here! Check out the sponsorship prospectus for our annual conference. Join us in supporting the dedicated WIC staff serving California's families! Visit our website to learn more and register to become a sponsor. We hope to see you there! https://calwic.org/events/annual-conference/

10/21/2025

Check out our latest CWA Flash newsletter! https://calwic.org/cwa-flash/flash-enews-10-21-25/

10/21/2025

📣 Attention WIC families: WIC is open during the government shutdown.
➡️ Keep your scheduled WIC appointments.
➡️ Use your WIC card for groceries as usual.
WIC is here for you and your family!
Find updates at: https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/FederalBudget

10/20/2025

If you receive CalFresh/SNAP, please take 5–7 minutes to complete this short Hunger and Food Insecurity Survey (available in English and Spanish) from our friends at Western Center on Law & Poverty.

Your anonymous responses can help protect CalFresh/SNAP benefits during the government shutdown — and if you choose to share your contact info, someone may reach out for follow-up stories.

🕒 It only takes a few minutes — and makes a big difference!
👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to get started. https://tinyurl.com/ynny7k8j