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National Nutrition Month 2022
Happy National Nutrition Month to our valued RDNs! This year's theme is 'Celebrate a World of Flavors'. How do you plan to celebrate? Share with us on our Facebook page or Instagram (@WAMDA_Nutrition)!
WAMDA's 29th Annual 5K Run/Walk Goes Virtual
After much consideration and discussion among the board of directors, WAMDA has decided to change our 29th Annual 5K Walk/Run to a fully virtual event. Regardless, we still hope to match, if not beat last year's funds raised for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Advocacy in the New Year
The MAND Public Policy Panel has been very active in promoting legislation on the state and national levels that supports optimal nutrition and wellness for all citizens. Read on to see how two of our members are lending their voices!
Festival of Trees 2021
WAMDA decorated and donated a "Spice up you Diet (instead of salt)" tree at the Festival of Trees, which ran from November 26- December 12 at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield. Proceeds benefit the Springfield Boys and GIrls Club.
21st Annual Festival of Trees
Can you help WAMDA trim our tree and support the Springfield Boys & Girls Club? Are you interested in viewing this year's tree? Click for details!
Become a WAMDA Member Today!
Membership is still open for the 2021-2022 year! Ready to renew or know someone interested in becoming a WAMDA member? Now is the time to join! We have eliminated the late fees for this membership year. Already a member? Help us recruit and you can save $5 for both you and the new/lapsed member!
WAMDA 5K Provides 40,000 Meals to Neighbors in Need
This April, WAMDA Board members presented a $10,000 check donation from our first-ever Virtual Road Race & Fundraising Event!
Join the WAMDA Board!
The WAMDA board is recruiting for the 2021/2022 year. Consider joining us and helping in our important work of promoting the field of Nutrition and Dietetics in Western Massachusetts.
Read more about benefits of being a board member!
Congratulations to the 2020 WAMDA Award Recipients
Although we were not able to celebrate them in person this year, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the two outstanding dietitians who are the recipients of this year's Registered Dietitian Awards: Katie Defoe and Allison Mitchell.