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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · 1d

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · 6d

In California, WIC will remain open and fully operational through November. Families should keep their scheduled WIC appointments and use their WIC cards for groceries as usual. Find updates at: myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/Federal...
#WIC #WICWorks #FundWIC

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · 6d

In a survey of active duty military spouses, 7% reported that they use the WIC program. Threats to WIC are threats to military families. download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Pr...

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End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE @endchildpovca.bsky.social · 8d

SNAP keeps millions fed and communities stable. The authority to sustain the program exists; what is missing is the will to use it. USDA must act now to prevent hunger and deliver all November SNAP benefits on time. Frac.org

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End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE @endchildpovca.bsky.social · 21d

CalFresh (SNAP) and CalWORKs (TANF) benefits will be provided through October 2025, but future benefits may be at risk if the federal government shut down continues.
Get more info here! 👇

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BenefitsCal. Together, we benefit.

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National WIC Association @natwicassoc.bsky.social · 23d

Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Support our mission to advocate for and educate about how #WIC serves Indigenous communities by sharing your experiences and stories today: bit.ly/ICWStory

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Zoe Neuberger @zoeneuberger.bsky.social · Sep 29

NEW: Despite White House statements implying that #WIC benefits for low-income families would be immediately disrupted if the government partially shuts down this week, the Trump Administration & state officials have several steps they could & should take to keep WIC running.

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Aug 27

Every dollar cut from the WIC fruit and veggie benefit is food taken from an expecting mom’s or child’s plate. We need to INVEST in families, not take food away. #FundWIC #WICWorks

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Food Research & Action Center @fracposts.bsky.social · Aug 20

WIC improves the health, nutrition, and well-being of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding individuals, infants, and young children from households with low incomes. Tell your Representative: Pass the Senate bill and fully fund WIC! secure.everyaction.com/52FxE_bL7kuT...

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · Jul 30

Low-income parents and young children rely on #WIC to afford healthy food. While the Senate bill fully funds the program for now, Congress must still act to protect nutrition assistance and ensure WIC remains fully funded in 2026. www.cbpp.org/blog/senate-...

Senate Fully Funds WIC But Serious Threats to Nutrition Aid Remain | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

The fiscal year 2026 Agriculture appropriations bill recently approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee includes full funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,.....

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congress is trying to cut the WIC fruit & veggie benefit. These cuts would hurt millions of families with infants and young children. 📢 Speak up against WIC cuts: 202-224-3121 #fundWIC #wicworks #WIC

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 16

📉 A 10% cut to fruits and veggies, with more cuts on the way? That’s what’s on the table for WIC. This means less fresh food for moms and children during the most critical years of life. Congress must say NO. #fundWIC #WICWorks

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 14

The WIC fruit and vegetable benefit has resulted in kids eating more produce on a daily basis. WIC works, and has positive health outcomes to show for it! Cutting WIC would be short-sighted, bad for families, and bad for communities. #WICWorks #WIC #fundWIC

calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 11

Every dollar the House proposes to cut from the WIC fruit and veggie benefit would be food taken from an expecting mom’s or child’s plate. We need to INVEST in families, not take food away. #FundWIC #WICWorks

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Katie Bergh @katiebergh.bsky.social · Jul 11

For almost 30 years, Congress has provided WIC with enough funding to ensure that no eligible low-income family is turned away & participants receive full benefits.

The Senate's funding bill would continue that promise. The House version would both underfund WIC & cut benefits.

Ty Jones Cox @tyjonescox.bsky.social · Jul 11

Yesterday, Senate appropriators approved their bill to set 2026 #WIC funding. In stark contrast to the House bill, the Senate version maintains the nearly 30-year commitment to providing enough funding to serve all eligible applicants with the full science-based food benefit.

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 10

🍎 WIC provides essential nutrition to nearly half of all babies born in the U.S. Cutting fruits and veggies? That’s cutting into their future. We say NO. 📞 Call Congress: 202-224-3121 #fundWIC #WICWorks

calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 9

The WIC fruit and vegetable benefit has resulted in kids eating more produce on a daily basis. WIC works, and has positive health outcomes to show for it! Cutting WIC would be short-sighted, bad for families, and bad for communities. #WICWorks #WIC #fundWIC

calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 9

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jul 7

The WIC fruit and vegetable benefit helps prevent hunger, support growth, and build healthy habits. Congress must protect it — not slash it. Say it loud: Hands off WIC! #WICWorks #fundWIC

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End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE @endchildpovca.bsky.social · Jun 30

There is nothing American about taking food out of the mouths of millions of children and families in need.

SNAP cuts raise deep concerns, as reductions would harm families & strain the operations of food banks & other community resources.

#NoCutsToSNAP #NoCutsToOurCare

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jun 27

Congress is considering cuts to the WIC fruit and vegetable benefit — putting access to healthy food at risk for millions of families. In our new Sacramento Bee op-ed, we explain why this benefit is essential for young children and families in California and beyond. www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · Jun 25

16 million people would lose health coverage and become uninsured under the Republican health agenda, including 1,967,000 people in California.

Policymakers should protect people’s health care, not cut it.

1,967,000 people in California would lose health coverage and become uninsured under the Republican health agenda

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jun 25

#PublicHealth pros, have you seen firsthand how WIC fruit and veg benefit supports families' health?
We’re collecting stories that highlight the real-world impact of this vital support as funding debates continue in Congress.
#WIC #WICWorks #FundWIC #fruitandveggies #registereddietitian

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End Child Poverty California powered by GRACE @endchildpovca.bsky.social · Jun 25

The #BigUglyBill will rip #HealthCare & food support away from children, families, veterans, & our disabled community.
This bill is BAD for families in poverty & BAD for working families.
Urge Congress to #SayNo to cuts that hurt children & families!
tinyurl.com/VoteNoOnBUB

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calwicassociation.bsky.social @calwicassociation.bsky.social · Jun 24

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