The Virginia WIC Program is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Our goal is to improve the health of pregnant women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. WIC provides nutrition education, private and group consultations with a nutrition expert, free nutrition assessments, support and help with breastfeeding, referrals to other medical and health care services, and access to healthy foods. The WIC program serv
es approximately 150,000 participants in Virginia through local health departments and satellite sites. Apply today: https://www.myvawic.org/
*This institution is an equal opportunity provider.*
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Chesapeake WIC families!
We are going to be closed on the 23rd and 26th.
Happy Holidays.
Hello Chesapeake WIC Families!
Our office will be closing this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon.
SWEET POTATOES🍠- GIVE AWAY
100 OUTLAW ST
Today🙂 until 4pm or as long as supplies last.
Grab and Go 🚗
Happiness is a well-fed baby.
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Call us: 757-382-8608
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ByHeart is recalling five batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula because of the potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter
Hi Chesapeake Families!
The Division of Responsibility in Feeding is simple:
The parent or caregiver is responsible for presenting the food, when to eat it and where.
The child is responsible for whether they eat and how much.
It is your job to choose and provide regular meals and snacks for your family. You and your spouse or partner should demonstrate proper mealtime behavior and make mealtimes pleasant. Make sure that you do not cater to each child’s preferences. These behaviors will encourage a healthy mealtime environment and will let the children grow into a body that is right for them.
It is your child’s job to eat, figure out how much they will eat, and have good mealtime manners. Children learn to eat food during family mealtimes and will grow according to their own body. I know that this can seem far-fetched, but with practice, it is true!
It is important to note that the Division of Responsibility in Feeding is intended for children who do not have a diagnosed feeding disorder.
VIRGINIA BEACH 📢 stop by or spread the word about the Foodbank and Virginia Beach Dept. of Human Services’ upcoming drive-thru food distribution on Tuesday, December 13, from 10am to 2pm at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater.
Remember:
• Guests will be directed to enter via Dam Neck Road.
• The distribution is only open to Virginia Beach residents.
• Please come with your trunk empty.
• Put your car in park at each stopping point and end all phone calls.
• Once you have pulled up to the loading station, please remain in your vehicle.
• The distribution will go until 2pm or until food runs out, whichever comes first.
Not a Virginia Beach resident or can’t make it? Be sure to use our online partner agency directory or find a distribution near you. https://foodbankonline.org/directory/
Traveling during the holidays?
Traveling with a breastfeeding baby can have its challenges. Creating a breastfeeding travel plan can help! For more helpful tips on traveling with baby while you’re breastfeeding, visit: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/traveling-your-baby
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends toddlers 12 to 24 months consume 2–3 cups (16–24 ounces) of whole milk per day and children ages 2 to 5 years drink 2–2.5 cups (16–20 ounces) of low fat or skim milk per day
Check this out, Chesapeake WIC families!!
This Saturday, Nov 5th. FALL INTO HEALTH-FREE FOR ALL
Need to see a doc but don't have insurance? We got you!! Saturday, November 5, join a host of community partners for the Fall Into Health Free For All at the old Chesapeake KMart, 2001 S. Military Hwy.! The Sentara Mobile Care Unit will be offering totally free primary care services, including screenings and exams on the spot. FREE flu and COVID shots, womens services, school and insurance enrollment assistance, child ID, food boxes, personal care packages, and tons of giveaways from WIC, BabyCare, Every Woman's Life, Healthy Chesapeake, and more. Live entertainment with LaSelecta! Did we mention it's all FREE?! It's the Fall Into Health FREE FOR ALL!! Your Chesapeake Health Department. From Babies To Rabies, We've Got You Covered!
Happy Halloween 🎃 Chesapeake WIC families!
-from your WIC team.
Saturday, November 5, join a host of community partners for the:
Fall Into Health
Free For All
at the old Chesapeake Kmart, 2001 S. Military Hwy.!
The Sentara Mobile Care Unit will be offering totally free primary care services, including screenings and exams on the spot.
FREE flu and COVID shots, women's services, school and insurance enrollment assistance, child ID, food boxes, personal care packages, and tons of giveaways from WIC, BabyCare, Every Woman's Life, Healthy Chesapeake, and more. Live entertainment with LaSelecta
Joy is a well-fed baby.
See if you are eligible. Apply today! VirginiaWIC.com
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Save your pumpkin 🎃 seeds!
Vary your protein routine… with seeds! Save your pumpkin seeds - dry, roast and serve them in salads or enjoy as a crunchy snack. Recipe idea here: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/roasted-pumpkin-seed-snack-mix
Chesapeake WIC Families, this is a FREE drive-thru flu shot clinic.
This Saturday, October 22, from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Greenbrier Mall, 1401 Greenbrier Pwky. (In the back lot of the old Sears).
Hello Chesapeake WIC Families!
Starting in October, this will be the new amounts given for fruits and vegetables each month!
Hola Familias!
Hello Chesapeake WIC families!
This is the most up-to-date information on Temporary Formula Substitutions.
Effective October 1st, 2022
www.VirginiaWIC.com
The early years are important for developing healthy habits for life, especially as children begin to develop more independence. Here are age-by-age milestones and tips.
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/activities/nutritional-milestones-by-age/?fbclid=IwAR1b3TWIP6EPek0W2s2opKpz1EV76hhfoKzYYFFhx7cEMBMnYDbdscU-G4Q&fs=e&s=cl
The early years are important for developing healthy habits for life, especially as children begin to develop more independence. Here are age-by-age milestones and tips. Most babies are ready for solid food at six months; click here for information on breastfeeding and starting solid foods, and chec...
Hello Chesapeake WIC families!
On Wednesday come and spend those
Farmers Vouchers that you might have left.
Pumpkins 🎃 are here.
Abbott Nutrition is recalling certain Similac bottles of formula over a packaging defect.
Please make sure to check your cans of formula.
Abbott Nutrition is recalling certain Similac bottles of formula over a packaging defect. Early this year, Abbott initiated a large recall of some
Hello Chesapeake WIC Families!
Please be aware of this formula.
The FDA advises parents and caregivers not to buy or give Mother’s Touch Formula to infants under their care. The product is being marketed as an
Something to share with your family or friends.
Hello WIC families!
Great news!!!
You can get a free tablet with WiFi! How cool is that?
Please see attached flier for more information!
Black Breastfeeding Week!
Happy Black Breastfeeding Week! August 25-31
Human milk is the ideal food for infants and is the only food infants need until they are around six months old. Learn more breastfeeding facts here:
VDH.Virginia.gov/breastfeeding/
Hello Chesapeake WIC Families!
It’s that time of the week again!
Tomorrow is Farmer's Market Day! 🍌🍉🍓🫐🍑🍅🥒🌽🥕🥔🍠
S&H Produce will be at the Chesapeake Health Department parking lot.
August 24, 2022
8:30 am -1:00 pm
( and every Wednesday)
WIC Participants, pick up your Farmer’s Market booklet wort $ 30 @ the Chesapeake WIC office if you have not done so yet.
We’re still issuing them while supplies last. Call your WIC office @
757-382-8608 Greenbrier
757-382-2651 South Norfolk.
Good Morning WIC Families!
A new school year means that it’s time to consider back to school food safety. If you plan to prepare and pack a lunch or snack for your child – extra care must be taken with perishable food to prevent the growth of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
Hello again WIC families!
Here is an easier way to access the new WIC Food List 2022- with the QR code!
Remember: there are new additions to the food list! Access now to find out!
Please contact your WIC office if you have questions:
Great Bridge: 757-382-8608
South Norfolk: 757-382-2651
Good morning Chesapeake WIC families!
Good news!
Here’s the new addition to the VA WIC Food Lists:
This is effective IMMEDIATELY!
~World Breastfeeding Week 2022~
“Step Up for Breastfeeding-Educate and Support “
Chesapeake WIC celebrated WBW on Aug. 5, 2022, held at the Chesapeake Health Department grounds. It was such a fun, fulfilling and educational day!
Thanks to our community partners who joined and supported us:
EFNEP ( Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program), Baby Care Program, Buffalow Family and Friends Community Pantry, S&H Produce ( Farmers Market).
We had some fun activities like: Zumba, Chest Measurement to get free nursing bras. Paparazzi Jewelry which sold $5 cute accessories.
We had refreshments like: Mr. Softee- Ice cream truck, snow cones, iced coffee.
Dr. Nancy Welch, Chesapeake Health Department-Health Director, a staunch breastfeeding supporter graced the occasion with her opening remarks. She congratulated our WIC Breastfeeding Moms and talked about the benefits of breastfeeding and encouraged Pregnant Moms to breastfeed, in this time of the longest-running formula recall, breastfeeding is the best way to feed your baby!
It was worth all the sweat!
Good Morning Chesapeake WIC families!
The Farmers Market is here with all the freshest Southern summer goodness!
Save the date!
Chesapeake WIC’s World Breastfeeding Week celebration @ the Chesapeake Health Department grounds,
Come and enjoy what we prepared for everyone 😃.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
For more information, contact us at:
757-382-8608
Otherwise RSVP to the number listed on the flyer.
Good morning Chesapeake WIC families!
The Chesapeake Master Gardeners are having a tomato tasting, July 20th from our garden.
Everyone is invited. Come and have fun. 😊
Attention Chesapeake residents!
Summer Meals Program is on!
Please see the information below.
Chesapeake WIC Families!
Please read!
We care for your baby’s safety and we adbise against making your own formula.
Check out the substitutions posted on this page for information.
Call your Chesapeake WIC offices if you have questions or concerns:
(757) 382-8608 Great Bridge
(757) 382-2651 South Norfolk
The FDA has sent out an alert for parents and caregivers of infants who consume infant formula advising them to stop using "homemade" infant formula from
Chesapeake WIC is hiring!
Work with a great team with excellent benefit packages including 14 paid holidays!
Please check out this link for more information;
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/297176
What We Do:At the Chesapeake Health Department we are dedicated to preventing illness, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting the environment for all citizens of Chesapeake. We are seeking a professional to fill the role of Nutritionist Associate for our WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) Depar...
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