Texas WIC has extended it’s expanded fruit and vegetable benefits thru the end of September. According to Texas WIC the new benefits offer the following: Children get $24 each month Pregnant, postpartum and some breastfeeding clients get $43 each month Fully and partially breastfeeding clients get $47 each month. For example, if you are pregnant […]
New Primarily WIC Store Now Open In Plano
WIC grocery shopping just got easier for Collin County residents. Grocery Services North opened its 9th location in Plano, TX. The new location is at 1028 E. Park Blvd., Plano, TX 75074. The store is a primarily WIC grocery store and features the latest in shopping technology in English and Spanish, including a self-serve kiosk and a point-of-sale […]
Dallas WIC Kids: Fun Summertime Activity
Check Off Mealtime, Playtime At Same Time! Who said you couldn’t play with your food? Getting kids into the kitchen is a great activity to get their creative juices flowing. It’s also a great way to keep them interested in eating healthy, WIC foods. Healthy WIC foods don’t have to be boring. In fact, you […]
WIC Experts On Bottle Prep
Experts Provide Tips On How To Clean, Prep Bottle For Babies Preparing a bottle for your baby has several steps. Practice makes perfect, and expert advice is helpful when perfecting the best way to make your baby a bottle. Texas WIC is a great resource for bottle prep and preparing formula. There isn’t much they […]
Government Food Program Serves Up Produce
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 […]
Need Food? WIC, SNAP Can Help
Sometimes everyone needs a helping hand with their groceries. Food assistance programs – like Woman, Infant and Children (WIC) and SNAP – can offer much needed help putting food on your table so you don’t have to worry how you are going to get your next meal. WOMAN, INFANT & CHILDREN (WIC) Texas WIC provides […]
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,” […]
