On Oct. 1, Texas WIC’s new formula contract went into effect. Texas WIC’s contract for milk-based formulas has switched from Abbott Laboratories, the makers of Similac, to Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil products. The new contract is only for milk-based formulas. All other formula products remain unchanged. “All WIC participants receiving standard milk-based infant […]
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Texas WIC’s Expanded Fruit & Vegetable Benefits Extended Thru Dec. 16
The WIC Fruit, Vegetable Bump Extended Thru Dec. 16 Texas WIC’s extended fruit and vegetable benefits are now extended thru December! Congress approved the expanded benefits last week, which were set to expire at the end of September. The new benefits are now available thru Dec. 16. According to Texas WIC, “Participants who receive the […]
WIC Benefits Last For Years To Come
There are more benefits than nutrition counseling, free healthy food packages, and breastfeeding support that participants gain from the Texas WIC program. The WIC program is a government-funded nutritional program to help improve the health and nutrition for pregnant women and their children up to age 5. “WIC saves lives and improves the health of […]
WIC Income Requirements
Pregnant & Need Help? Are you pregnant and need help with your pregnancy, but not sure where to start? Start with Texas WIC. The program is open to pregnant women that are Texas residents. The free program can begin as soon as you learn that you are expecting a baby. To qualify, expecting Texas mothers […]
Expanded WIC Fruit, Vegetable Benefits Extended Thru September
Texas WIC has extended it’s expanded fruit and vegetable benefits thru the end of September. According to Texas WIC the new benefits offer the following: Children get $24 each month Pregnant, postpartum and some breastfeeding clients get $43 each month Fully and partially breastfeeding clients get $47 each month. For example, if you are pregnant […]
WIC Experts On Bottle Prep
Experts Provide Tips On How To Clean, Prep Bottle For Babies Preparing a bottle for your baby has several steps. Practice makes perfect, and expert advice is helpful when perfecting the best way to make your baby a bottle. Texas WIC is a great resource for bottle prep and preparing formula. There isn’t much they […]
Government Food Program Serves Up Produce
Expanded WIC Fruit, Vegetable Benefits Extended Thru September WIC is a government food program that provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and monthly food packages of healthy foods for pregnant women, babies and children up to age 5. “With the rising cost of food and the ongoing burden of healthcare costs, we must double down on […]
Texas WIC Helps Displaced LA WIC Families
Texas WIC Helps LA WIC Families Texas WIC helps Louisiana WIC families displaced by Hurricane Ida. “Wherever you find yourself in Texas, WIC can help transfer your benefits, replace your lost foods and assist with breastfeeding during this time of need,” according to social media posts by WIC agencies. To find contact information of a […]
Need Food? WIC, SNAP Can Help
Sometimes everyone needs a helping hand with their groceries. Food assistance programs – like Woman, Infant and Children (WIC) and SNAP – can offer much needed help putting food on your table so you don’t have to worry how you are going to get your next meal. WOMAN, INFANT & CHILDREN (WIC) Texas WIC provides […]
Pregnancy & WIC: Mothers Need Folic Acid
WIC Can Help Mothers Get The Right Nutrition Folic acid helps prevent birth defects in babies. If you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, it’s important to get enough folic acid. If you are expecting, Texas WIC can help you get access to nutritional food during your pregnancy to help ensure your baby gets […]
