Yancey County WIC

06/06/2026

Next week holds great things for all ages at the library!

June 8–14: Summer Reading Theme – Dinosaurs "Unearth a Story" 🦖

Monday, June 8:

* **Kids Sand Surprise** – 9:00 AM
* **Play n' Learn** – 10:00 AM
* **Lego Club** – 11:00 AM

Tuesday, June 9:

* **Kids Themed Craft** – Available all day

Wednesday, June 10:

* **Way Back Wednesday Book Club** – 10:00 AM
* **Mahjong** – 1:00 PM
* **Kids Movie** – 1:00 PM (*Blippi: The Big Dinosaur Adventure*)

Thursday, June 11

* **Storytime** – 11:00 AM
* **Poetry Your Way (Teens)** – 4:00 PM

Friday, June 12

* **Story & Pops on the Porch** – 11:00 AM (Kids)

Saturday, June 13

* **Visit the Art Gallery**

Sunday, June 14

* **Library Closed**

Ongoing Weekly Events

📚 **Way Back Wednesday Book Club** meets at the Senior Center at 10 am on Wednesdays.

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06/05/2026

North Carolina WIC Income Requirements (2026)
In North Carolina, WIC eligibility is based on being at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for your household size, plus meeting categorical and nutritional risk criteria.

Income Threshold (2026)

Gross household income (before taxes) must be ≤ 185% FPL.

For 2026, the FPL is updated annually; 185% FPL means:
• 1 person: $29,526/year ($2,460/month)
• 2 people: $40,034/year ($3,336/month)
• 3 people: $50,542/year ($4,212/month)
• 4 people: $61,050/year ($5,087/month)
• 5 people: $71,558/year ($5,963/month)
• 6 people: $82,066/year ($6,839/month)
• 7 people: $92,574/year ($7,715/month)
• 8+ people: add $10,508/year per person
beyond 8

06/04/2026

Pasta salad is a summer favorite! This easy-to-prepare recipe is tossed with a light vinaigrette and loaded with your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat pasta, uncooked (or about 4 cups cooked)

4 cups chopped vegetables (such as 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup bell pepper, ½ cup corn, 1 cup tomatoes, ½ cup green onions)
1 cup canned kidney or black beans, drained and rinsed

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive or canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation
Cook pasta according to directions, drain.
Whisk together vinegar and oil.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix to combine.
Chill and serve.

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

Three ingredients make these refreshing frozen treats

Ingredients

8 ounces crushed pineapple, canned (packed in 100% fruit juice or water)
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt (8 ounces)
6 ounces 100% orange juice

Mix the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Divide into 4 paper cups.
Freeze until slushy - about 60 minutes. Insert a wooden stick half way through the center of each fruit pop.
Freeze until hard or at least 4 hours. Peel away the paper cup before you eat the fruit pop.

You can mix ingredients and freeze in ice cube tray instead of cups, makes great ice cubes in fruit juice or sparkling water.
Try other fruits or juice concentrates for variety.

05/14/2026

What benefits does the WIC Program offer?

The WIC Program promotes healthy habits and families, such as:

Breastfeeding the baby
Eat more fiber
Lower fat
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Eat more whole grains
Drink less juice and sugary drinks
Make family meals matter
To help participants practice these habits, WIC provides basic nutritious foods to eligible pregnant, lactating, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children. These foods are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fiber, and vitamins.

05/09/2026

Stop by today from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm!

As far as next week our events include:

Monday:
Play n' Learn at 10:00 am
Lego Club (Challenge: Build a Birdhouse)

Tuesday:
Free Popcorn from 3-5 pm

Wednesday:
1,000 Books Before K (for caretakers) at 10:00 am

Thursday:
Storytime at 11:00 am (kids ages 0-6) (Theme: Butterflies)
Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off at 3 pm

Friday:
New Beginnings at 10:00 am for new parents
Far Back Friday First Meeting at 2:00 pm

Saturday:
Porch Plant Swap- All day