In appreciation of breastfeeding mothers and of all the dedicated volunteers, professionals, communities, and organizations who support their efforts, I, Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture, do hereby proclaim Aug. 1–7, 2025, as National WIC Breastfeeding Week.
The WIC Works Resource System (WIC Works) is an online education, training and resource center for state, local and clinic staff administering WIC.
Each year FNS announces the WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence program awardees.
The 2026 application period opens on Dec. 1, 2025 and closes on Feb. 2, 2026.
Research has shown that the WIC program has been playing an important role in improving birth outcomes and containing health care costs.
WIC mothers are strongly encouraged to breastfeed their infants unless there is a medical reason not to. All WIC staff are trained to promote breastfeeding and provide the necessary support new breastfeeding mothers and infants need for success.
We are committed to providing opportunities to the families we serve, ensuring that with the program benefits we deliver, we also inspire hope.
WIC provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services to support you and your family — all at no cost to you.