Nutrition First

The administration is changing the rules for deeming someone a "public charge" - these will begin Sept 18, 2026.

Pregnant? You may qualify for WIC now!

Give your growing baby a healthy start with WIC. During pregnancy, WIC provides:
* Healthy, nutritious foods
* Personalized nutrition support
* Access to lactation experts before your baby is born, so you can feel confident and prepared for feeding your newborn.

The earlier you enroll, the sooner you can start receiving support for a healthy pregnancy and your baby's first days. See if you qualify today at https://doh.wa.gov/webform/wic-interest-form
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Among the devastation in Venezuela: a mother and her 18-day-old baby were rescued alive after being trapped beneath the rubble for more than 32 hours.
This powerful story is a reminder of a mother's incredible strength, and of the vital role breastfeeding can play during emergencies. When clean water, electricity, and supplies are disrupted, breastfeeding provides safe nutrition, hydration, comfort, and protection for infants when they need it most.

As we continue to keep the people of Venezuela in our thoughts, may this story also inspire us to support policies, education, and emergency preparedness efforts that protect and empower breastfeeding families before disasters strike.

Woman speaks out after surviving Venezuelan earthquake with newborn A woman is speaking out after she and her 18-day-old son were pulled from the rubble of their collapsed apartment building following last week's earthquakes in Venezuela.

Cutting funds for the WIC program and the amount of fruits and veggies we provide makes no sense, no matter what side of the aisle you are on. This editorial from MedPage nails it.

Opinion | They Told Families to 'Eat Real Food.' Now They May Cut the Produce Benefit. To make America healthy, produce in a poor child's diet should be the last thing to go

“Taking commonsense steps to keep pregnant and nursing employees and their babies safe and healthy isn’t optional - it’s the law." Says Nick Brown, "A health care provider like Providence should know better.”We agree, - Do you think he attended our "Laws of Lactation" Continuing Education Webinar?! 😜 Its still available on demand on our website: NutritionFirstWA.org

We’re very disappointed that Congress passed this harmful bill, which includes cuts to WIC and the fruit and vegetable benefit. Our elected US House Representatives from Washington State who voted to pass this harmful bill include Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Rep. Dan Newhouse and Michael Baumgartner Learn more: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/house-wic-budget-cuts

House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.

This , we affirm that Black Mamas deserve more than survival; they deserve joy, rest, and liberation. This , Rooted in Justice and Joy, centers healing, cultural affirmation, and systemic change to ensure Black families are supported before, during, and after
pregnancy.
Nutrition First, the Washington WIC Association, is a committed partner in advancing Black Maternal Health equity.

Join us for a free CE opportunity for WIC professionals, clinicians, and other lactation/nutrition professionals working with pregnant and lactating families for "Supporting Lactation in the Workplace: Laws, Best Practices & Real-World Solutions" - With Lisa Meyer and Delores Baccus
We're grateful to our corporate partner, Ceres Chill, for allowing us to offer this CE free of charge! Find out more at https://www.nutritionfirstwa.org/event/free-ce-supporting-lactating-parents-in-the-workplace-laws-best-practices-real-world-solutions

Lawsuit Alert: Billions of dollars in food aid for school lunches, WIC, and SNAP are at risk! Washington State Attorney General and 20 other states are fighting new USDA rules, arguing they are illegal and threaten critical programs for people who need them most. More at https://www.nutritionfirstwa.org/blog/what-does-the-usda-lawsuit-mean-for-wic-participants-and-staff

What Does the USDA Lawsuit Mean for WIC Participants and Staff? | Nutrition First Blog You might have heard news that Washington State is taking the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to court to protect programs the state runs that the USDA pays for, like WIC. Why is this happening? What does it mean for people?

For our friends in the Puget Sound area - check out this fun event benefiting our friends at Alimentando al Pueblo