Food allergies
Food allergies affect how families choose, prepare, and serve meals, especially for young children. This month’s topic explores how to guide families on safely introducing common allergens early in life and support participants with diagnosed food allergies. WIC staff play an important role in helping families navigate food choices, avoid allergens, and meet nutritional needs in a safe, respectful, and supportive way. Learn more: Food Allergies - Topic of the Month (PDF).
Visit the TPT Nursing Nest at the State Fair
Spread the word that Minnesota WIC is sponsoring the TPT nursing nest at the State Fair! Share this resource with others and be sure to visit the Twin Cities PBS Nursing Nest, during the Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 21-Sept. 1). It’s open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and provides a quiet, private area for nursing and feeding parents.
For more information visit Twin Cities PBS at the state fair. Any questions about the TPT nursing nest- contact Rosie Pierce-Martin.
Update: National WIC Association participant satisfaction survey
Minnesota WIC is participating in the multi-state National WIC Association’s WIC participant satisfaction survey. We have already received 1,461 survey responses as of July 28, which exceeds our goal of 500 responses.
The survey is available for all WIC participants to take between June 30 and September 2.
A second MN WIC App message is scheduled to go out on August 12 to reach any registered app user who hasn’t completed the survey yet and would like to.
Subject: WIC Survey Reminder
We want to hear from you! Please take this brief survey about your recent WIC experiences. Thank you to those who already took the survey! [LINK TO WEBPAGE]
¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! Por favor complete esta breve encuesta sobre sus experiencias recientes con WIC. ¡Gracias a quienes ya la completaron!
The survey is available in English and Spanish.
Please use the WIC Participant Satisfaction Survey webpage to share with participants at your clinic and encourage they complete the survey.
Please contact megan.leonard@state.mn.us if you would like a flyer with a QR code promoting the survey to print and use in your local agency.
Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.
Refer to WIC Annual Required Trainings for staff training requirements.
Upcoming trainings
National WIC Association – WIC technology, innovation, and vendor management conference in Minneapolis
Local agency WIC staff have the opportunity to attend this year’s WIC technology, innovation, and vendor management conference held in Minnesota.
Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 3 - Friday, Sept. 5.
Location: Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Avenue South
Conference Agenda (PDF)
Registration deadline: August 22
For additional information refer to the National WIC Association website.
Note - Local agencies with NWA membership are eligible for a host state discount registration of $399 per attendee.
2025 monthly champions calls
Our next participant-centered services (PCS) champions call is scheduled for Tuesday Aug. 12. These calls are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Bernadette Flores will lead the call. No registration required. All are welcomed to join!
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The week ahead
Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar
Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. This week includes:
- Nobles County Community Services Registered Nurse - Community Services
- Nobles County Community Services Licensed/Registered Dietician - Community Services
Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.
Cannabis materials webpage
MDH is pleased to share the new Cannabis Materials webpage, which will house cannabis education resources. This webpage is intended to address the immediate communication needs of the public regarding cannabis use. As new tools and materials are developed, MDH will continue to add them to this webpage.
Currently, available documents include resources for individuals who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or chestfeeding:
A youth-focused soft launch campaign will be released in August 2025.
MDH will be conducting a larger prevention and education campaign on this topic over the next two years and looks forward to collaborating with local partners across Minnesota to help guide the direction of this work. Please contact Jessica Easter at Jessica.Easter@state.mn.us with questions
Monday, Sept. 1 - Labor Day (State office closed)
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