As NWA closes out its 40th anniversary year, we reflect on a year of impact driven by advocacy, connection, and collective action. From securing full federal funding and responding during the 2025 federal shutdown to expanding language access and elevating community voices, NWA’s work strengthened WIC nationwide. Explore year-end highlights, top blog posts, and ways to stay engaged as we look ahead.
Join us for the 2026 National Policy Conference, Strength in Community, Power in Policy on Tuesday, February 24, through Thursday, February 26, 2026.
This year’s virtual conference comes on the heels of a historic year for WIC - the program weathered the longest federal government shutdown in history without large-scale disruptions to benefits or clinic services, and now has full funding for FY 2026.
Now, our policy focus turns to FY 2027 funding and critical modernization needs - including securing permanent virtual services in WIC by passing the MODERN WIC Act and publishing the final rule on online shopping.
The conference will start on Tuesday, February 24, and will end with the Annual Capitol Hill Education Day on Thursday, February 26. Note: The conference is closed to press.
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