Spokane County WIC

09/20/2021

Join the Breastfeeding Mom's group this month to share your self-care tips and be supported.

September is Self-Care Month. What are your best self care tips? Join us for our bi-monthly virtual meeting to share and be supported.

07/26/2021

WIC is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. We will host 2 events. Aug.2 we will have a booth at the NECC/Hillyard Farmer's Market from 3-5pm. Stop by for some breastfeeding goodies and enter to win a breastfeeding gift basket.
Aug. 3 we will have a drive thru celebration at the Valley WIC office from 11-1pm. We will be handing out breastfeeding goodies and you can enter to win a breastfeeding gift basket.
Choose one to attend. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating you for breastfeeding

07/06/2021

Make the most of your SNAP and WIC benefits at the grocery store and farmers market

06/24/2021

Know the signs of excessive heat exposure.

06/24/2021

Signs that your baby is ready for foods.

06/21/2021

The word “banan” derives from the Arabic word meaning “finger.” A single banana is called a finger and attached to other bananas called a “hand.” They are classified as berries and float in water because they are less dense in comparison, and the genetic similarity between a human and a banana is 60%.

To learn more about bananas, and other fruits, check out our newest report, Enhancing the WIC Food Package: Impacts and Recommendations to Advance Nutrition Security, on the WIC Hub.
https://thewichub.org/enhancing-the-wic-food-package.../

06/18/2021

Did You Know: The word broccoli comes from the Latin word brachium and the Italian word braccio, which means “arm.” It was grown mainly in Italy until the 16th century when a royal marriage brought the vegetable to France. Broccoli was invented by crossing cauliflower and pea seeds; and is high in vitamins C and K1 and minerals like potassium, manganese, and iron.

To learn more about broccoli, and other veggies, check out our newest report, Enhancing the WIC Food Package: Impacts and Recommendations to Advance Nutrition Security, on the WIC Hub.
https://thewichub.org/enhancing-the-wic-food-package.../

06/16/2021

Did You Know: Strawberries are the only fruit that wears their seeds on the outside, are members of the rose family, are the first fruit to ripen each spring, are high in vitamins C, B6, K, fiber, and are grown in every state.

To learn more about strawberries, and other fruits, check out our newest report, Enhancing the WIC Food Package: Impacts and Recommendations to Advance Nutrition Security, on the WIC Hub.
https://thewichub.org/enhancing-the-wic-food-package.../

06/15/2021

Did You Know: Spinach is a cool-season crop and belongs to the goosefoot family. It is a native plant of Persia (modern-day Iran), low in calories, and a good vitamin C, vitamin A, and minerals source, especially iron.

To learn more about Spinach, and other veggies, check out our newest report, Enhancing the WIC Food Package: Impacts and Recommendations to Advance Nutrition Security, on the WIC Hub.

https://thewichub.org/enhancing-the-wic-food-package-impacts-and-recommendations-to-advance-nutrition-security/

06/04/2021

We are looking for six WIC participants to share their WIC story, which will be used in a 15- to 20-second promotional video. Bonus: You’ll also have a chance to win a $50 AMEX gift card!

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO [email protected]

• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Your WIC story in approximately 5 sentences. This might include:
• How you became a WIC participant
• How you found out about WIC services/eligibility process
• What you love/enjoy about WIC
• WIC resources that you and your family benefit from

05/19/2021

Did You Know?
Starting in June, WIC participants will receive $35 for fresh fruits and vegetables.

04/26/2021