WIC - SCHD

10/19/2026

One of the best nutrients for your immune system is ! Selenium is critical for protecting your cells and fighting off infection and illness.🥊Luckily, selenium is found in a wide variety of foods, such as:

🌾Whole-grain items like oatmeal, pasta, and rice
🥚Dairy products like eggs and yogurt, milk, and cheese
🫘 Dried or canned beans, lentils, and peas

Want to learn more about nutritious eating? Connect with your local WIC clinic and visit signupwic.com! 💕

10/16/2026

A new 24/7 infant support line for parents and caregivers was lauched by Michigan Public Health Institute in partnership with Michigan 211 and Gryphon Place. The support line offers individualized support and practical guidance on topics such as dealing with a crying baby, safe sleep practices, basic safety information, product recalls, and referrals for portable cribs, baby items and more.

10/15/2026

🍎 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 VBM - Victorious Believers Ministries Church of God in Christ, Freeland Lions Club, The Caring Closet, Old Town Christian Outreach 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. ❤️

10/15/2026

Losing your baby is an unimaginable loss. WIC honors those navigating this difficult and heartbreaking time, and we are here to support you. 🩵

When you are ready, connect with a WIC clinic for resources and support to help you during this time. You can continue receiving WIC benefits for up to six months following your loss.

You are not alone. WIC is here to care for you during hard times. 💗 also offers helpful resources for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Visit www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth to learn more.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Keeping up with your little one's oral care is critical for supporting their overall health! 🦷 Set a strong example for your family by modeling habits that take care of your teeth! 🪥

Looking for ways to make brushing your teeth fun? Check out this blog with a few tips to have fun while keeping up with your family’s oral hygiene!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/let-the-brushing-games-begin.aspx

10/08/2026

ONE WEEK UNTIL LOADS OF LOVE IN SAGINAW COUNTY!

Next Thursday, FACT Loads of Love is coming to Colby's Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning in Saginaw.

Families can get:
• Up to 3 FREE loads of laundry per household
• FREE laundry supplies
• A chance to take care of one more thing on the family list

Thursday, October 15th
11:00am-2:00pm
Colby's Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning
3263 Bay Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603

Families can arrive anytime between 11:00am and 1:30pm. The last wash load starts at 1:30pm. Please RSVP at [email protected], scan the QR code on the event flyer or click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CAwYAUsGSU
One week to go. Let’s Tumble Together!

09/30/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting recipes that honor cultural traditions while supporting good health. Our featured recipe is a simple and mild version of Albóndigas, a Mexican meatball soup.

This dish is a great example of how nutritious food ingredients can create something truly special! Try the recipe and share the tradition: https://eatfresh.org/recipe/soups/meatball-soup-albondigas/

09/28/2026

September 28th is National Family Day! 👩🏾‍🍼👶🏼👨🏽‍🍼National Family Day reminds us of the importance of building connections and creating long-lasting memories for all members of the family. 💟Spend time today connecting with your family and strengthening your bonds. Here are some ideas for celebrating with your loved ones:

🍴 Cook a meal together! Explore and spend time tasting a new recipe.
🃏 Play a game together. Whether it’s a board game or cards, have fun family game time!
🖼️ Explore family photos! Help your littles identify family members and memories by looking back at some of your favorite photos.