
NUTRITION
Once deemed eligible, families are given the resources needed to provide a healthy start for their children including:
Individualized nutrition education and healthy food packages - Individualized nutrition education and group education classes are provided by trained nutritionists and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and cover health topics such as infant nutrition, healthy weight, breastfeeding, cholesterol, food allergies, and nutritional deficiencies.
Healthy food packages – Food packages are provided in the form of WIC checks, or approved grocery store checks, that are given for the purchase of healthy food options including: fruits, vegetables, beans, eggs, rice, peanut butter, baby food and formula.
Referrals for health care or other necessary services- Referrals are given as needed.
Nutrition Stories:
- READ ALOUD KIDS BOOK
- GRAINS ON MY PLATE
- VEGETABLES ON MY PLATE
- DAIRY ON MY PLATE
- PROTEIN ON MY PLATE
- HEALTHY SNACKS ON MY PLATE
- WE EAT FOOD THAT IS FRESH
- HEALTHY ME