LAKE COUNTY — The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) released its December clinic schedule.
The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community referrals and vouchers for supplemental food to eligible pregnant women, new moms, infants and children younger than five years of age.
WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Formula supplementation is available for infants.
The food packs include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains and beans or peanut butter. The non-profit program has generous income guidelines. For example, a family of four can have a yearly gross income of $43,568 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the WIC program. WIC is an equal opportunity provider. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are available.
The December clinic schedule for WIC is as follows: The Lakeport office, located at 831 Bevins St., will be open today, Wednesday and Dec. 10, 16, 17, 20, 23, and 31.
Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hours on Wednesdays are 1 to 5 p.m.
The Clearlake WIC office is located at 14085-4 on Lakeshore Drive will be open Thursday, Friday, Monday and Dec. 12, 18, 19, 27 and 30.
Hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Middletown WIC clinic takes place at the First Baptist Church, located at 15576 Graham Road Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
The Lucerne WIC clinic takes place at the First Lutheran Church located at 3863 Country Club Drive on Dec. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
To enroll in the program, schedule appointments or for information, call 263-5253 or 1-877-WIC-2220. The fax number is 263-4183.
WIC offices are closed for the Christmas holidays on Dec. 24 and 25.
