WIC Picks: New Food Packages Pages, WDIDW Whole Grains, and more!

USDA Food and Nutrition Service sent this bulletin at 05/09/2024 10:15 AM EDT

May 9, 2024

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May's curated content for WIC professionals

Final Changes to the
WIC Food Packages

The WIC food packages are getting a makeover! The changes provide participants with more choices, balance, flexibility, and support.

You can share social media messages on your social platforms to help spread the word about these exciting updates.

Learn About the Revised WIC Food Packages

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WIC 50th Infographic

Celebrate WIC's 50th anniversary and learn more about the history of WIC with this new infographic.

Don't forget to check the 50 Fun Facts About WIC page for this month's fun facts!

See the Infographic

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WIC Infant Foods Calculator

A new WIC Infant Foods Calculator is available and reflects the final changes to the WIC food packages. Learn more and find the new calculator below.

Use the New WIC Calculator

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What Do I Do With...
Whole Grains?

Did you know that whole grains are some of the superheroes of healthy eating? Learn more about whole grains, find recipes using foods from the WIC food packages, and more.

You can find What Do I Do With (WDIDW) resources tailored for participants by visiting the What Do I Do With My (WDIDWM) topic page.

Check Out the New Page

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Social Media Messages

Mother's Day is right around the corner. Celebrate moms by sharing this social media post to your Facebook or Instagram account.

The social media library on WIC Breastfeeding Support is updated regularly, check back often to see what new content has been added!

Start Sharing Social Media Messages

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Mental Health Topic Page

Just in time for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we’ve streamlined our featured resources on this topic. You can now find all WIC-related mental health resources in one place!

Use this collection to assist you with referring participants to appropriate services and providing relevant resources.

View the Collection

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Grant Opportunity

A grant for the development and delivery of substance use prevention education for WIC staff is available on Grants.gov! Eligible public or privately funded colleges and universities may apply through July 8.

View Grant Opportunity

Food Allergies

Learn what the top food allergens are, how to tailor WIC food packages to better meet participants' needs, how to read nutrition labels for allergen information, and more.

Find Food Allergy Resources

Partner Resources

Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Self-Study Modules

Did you know you can earn up to 7 free continuing professional education (CPE) credits for reading the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025?

These credits are provided by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing body for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered.

Start Learning About the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Office on Women's Health Webinar

May 16, 2024
Join the Office on Women's Health for a free webinar: Shining a Light on Maternal Mental Health: Signs, Symptoms, and Support for Postpartum Depression (PPD).

Attendees will hear from leading experts and women with lived experience as they discuss signs and symptoms of PPD, disparities in maternal mental health care, resources to help women and families looking for support, and more.