Expanded WIC Fruit, Vegetable Benefits Extended Thru September Congress has approved another extension of WIC’s expanded fruit and vegetable benefits thru September 2022. WIC is a government food program that provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and monthly food packages of healthy foods for pregnant women, babies and children up to age 5. “With the rising […]
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Eat Healthy With Texas WIC
Moms on a budget know how hard it can be to provide healthy meals for their family. Learn how to eat healthy with WIC. Texas WIC is a government program that provides financial assistance and nutrition education to low-income families. Learn how the WIC program works and learn a few tips for eating well on […]
RECALL ALERT: Check Your Baby Formula
The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of Similac products (including Total Comfort, Spit Up and Sensitive). Consumers can check the bottom of their baby formula for the information below: The products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container starting with the first two digits 22 through 37, contains K8, […]
WIC Help Is Available To Expecting Moms
If you are expecting a baby in 2022, Texas WIC can help you get off to a healthy start. The program is open to eligible expecting mothers and mothers with children up to age five. To qualify, Texas residents must meet certain income requirements. (Learn more about the requirements below.) Texas WIC benefits are offered to qualifying expectant […]
Additional Texas WIC Fruit And Vegetable Benefits Extended Thru March
WIC clients are getting a little something extra for the new year: an extension on the expanded fruit and vegetable benefits. Texas WIC announced on its website that the expanded benefits will be offered through the end of March 2022. “This extension has different dollar amounts based on your category. Eligible clients will receive the following,” […]
Get More WIC Produce Benefits Until End of Year
Expanded WIC Fruit & Vegetable Benefits Extended Texas WIC is has extended popular WIC produce benefits to get even more fruits and vegetables through Dec. 31. The extra benefits will be added to your card to redeem with your other WIC benefits. According to TexasWIC.org the extended fruit and vegetable benefits provide the following: Children get $24 […]
Texas WIC Helps Displaced LA WIC Families
Texas WIC helps Louisiana WIC families displaced by Hurricane Ida. “Wherever you find yourself in Texas, WIC can help transfer your benefits, replace your lost foods and assist with breastfeeding during this time of need,” according to social media posts by WIC agencies. To find contact information of a Texas WIC office near you, enter […]
Explore Stages of Baby Food, Feeding
Texas WIC Can Guide You Thru All Stages From Breastfeeding to Baby Food There are not many moments more rewarding than the first time you feed your baby. From the first feeding until they are throwing food on the floor in protest, your baby will go through several stages at mealtime. We have gathered pointers […]
WIC Babies Grow Healthy, Strong
Texas WIC Helps Babies Get Right Nutrition As babies grow from infants to toddlers they graduate dozens of baby milestones, from eating purees, finger foods and walking. Your baby’s pediatrician can help you learn if your baby is on track. Being aware of major developments can ensure your tot is staying on track. Texas WIC […]
Pregnancy & WIC: Mothers Need Folic Acid
WIC Can Help Mothers Get The Right Nutrition Folic acid helps prevent birth defects in babies. If you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, it’s important to get enough folic acid. If you are expecting, Texas WIC can help you get access to nutritional food during your pregnancy to help ensure your baby gets […]
