WIC - SCHD

06/15/2026

Mission Nutrition kicks off tomorrow! Be sure to join us at Albee Township Hall at noon!

Looking for a little extra help keeping kids fed this summer? The YMCA of Saginaw's Mission Nutrition program is offering free weekly meal bundles for youth ages 18 and under at locations throughout Saginaw County.

🍎 Meal bundles include breakfasts and lunches for the week.
🍎Available to the first 50 youth at each site.
🍎Parents may pick up meals for their children—kids do not need to be present.

📍 Pick-up locations are available Monday through Friday in Saginaw, Chesaning, Hemlock, Burt, and St. Charles.

Please see the flyer below for dates, times, and locations!

06/15/2026

📣 Let Congress know: NO CUTS TO ! WIC’s fruit and vegetable benefit is critical for helping millions of families access a variety of nutritious foods. But the White House’s proposed budget would cut it by more than half!

🗣️TAKE ACTION: bit.ly/fundwic27

06/15/2026

At WIC, we know that screen time and digital devices are a big concern for families. 👪 The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated its recommended guidelines on digital media to prevent potentially harmful effects on your family's health, safety, and well-being! 📱The AAP suggests several recommendations to support your family’s healthy use of technology:

✅Create a family technology plan and set boundaries on digital media.
✅Delay use of personal tablets.
✅Watch and play alongside your children to monitor digital content.
✅Use parental controls.

Check out the full article from the AAP, which provides even more recommendations and resources, such as a “Phone Ready questionnaire” and sample conversation starters about media: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/helping-kids-thrive-in-a-digital-world-AAP-policy-explained.aspx

06/12/2026

Smoothies are both delicious and nutritious summer treats! ✨ ️ Learn how to make your own smoothies using your family’s favorite fruits and veggies with this recipe by the Minnesota WIC Program. You could even incorporate strawberries, the WIC-approved food of the month! 🍓Let us know your favorite smoothie flavor combinations! 💭

06/10/2026

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month!

Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system! These berries can also improve both heart health and blood sugar, making them a great healthy snack. 🫶 Strawberries are also super versatile—try including them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or homemade jams!

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like Radiant Church of God, Faith Lutheran Church, Old Town Christian Outreach, East Side Soup Kitchen and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you are in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and work to ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

06/08/2026

Carbohydrates are one of the most important nutrients for your body! Carbs are the body’s main fuel source, breaking down the energy your little one needs to grow and play! 🏃 You can get carbohydrates from a wide variety of nutritious foods like rice, oats, pasta products, and potatoes.

Want more nutrition insights for your family or recipes to make with your family’s grocery favorites? WIC is ready to help!

Learn more about healthy eating or connect with a WIC dietitian by visiting www.signupwic.com!💓

06/05/2026

Warm weather ✅ Fresh, in-season fruit for your berry-loving toddler ✅Using your WIC fruit and vegetable benefits to boost your produce budget ✅

Learn more about the latest WIC food package updates that allow for more flexibility and personalized options to fit your family’s needs: https://signupwic.com/news/wic-101-food-benefits-nutrition

06/04/2026

A huge thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for partnering with FACT 989 Reads Mobile Monday to help ensure local families have access to nutritious meals.

Because of their support, families attending Mobile Monday will receive free take-home meal bags while supplies last, helping put food on the table while connecting families to books, resources, referrals, and community support.

Join us for Mobile Monday on June 8th from 4:30 PM–6:00 PM at the FACT Saginaw Community Hub, located at 3605 Davenport Avenue in Saginaw.

Families can enjoy:
📚 Free books for youth
🍕 Free pizza for up to 50 kids
🥫 Free take-home meal bags
🏦 Free student checking accounts
🤝 Free on-site referrals and resources
🧺 Free family essentials (limited quantities)

We are grateful for organizations like the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan that understand supporting children means supporting the entire family.

Thank you for investing in Saginaw families and helping us build a stronger, healthier community—one meal, one child, and one family at a time.