Advocacy resources
Tools to speak up for WIC
WIC needs the support and attention of legislators at every level of government. Find who represents you, then use these data, handouts and toolkits to make your case.
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Find your legislators
You can send an email, make a phone call or visit their office to let them know how important WIC is.
Federal
Your members of Congress
This Common Cause tool helps you find your representatives, how to contact them and more about their work.
New York State
Your Assembly member
Find your New York State Assembly member using your street address, city and ZIP code.
New York State
Your State Senator
Find your New York State Senator using your street address, city and ZIP code.
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Prepare your message
Back up your message with data, a ready-made handout and tested advocacy materials.
Leave-behind
Protect Access to WIC
Our one-page FY2027 handout makes the case for state investment in WIC. Print it to leave with legislators, or share it to raise awareness.
Data
New York State monthly WIC enrollment and participation
This NYSDOH dataset includes monthly WIC enrollment and participation for each participant category by WIC site and month. It can be grouped by local agency, county, region and state, and includes mapping data.
Data
USDA WIC data tables
National and state-level WIC participation and program data from USDA.
Resource library
FRAC resource library
The Food Research & Action Center’s library offers advanced search and filtering of WIC data and resources.
Policy
Using administrative advocacy to improve access to Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and WIC
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities explains how frontline organizations and advocates can work with state agencies to reduce barriers to essential programs.
Guides
SNAP/WIC communications and advocacy toolkits
These resources from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Hunger Solutions New York offer tested messages, outreach templates and visuals to help you promote nutrition support programs in your community.