LAKE COUNTY >> The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) released its November clinic schedule.
The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and health care referrals, and checks for supplemental food to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants and children under the age of five.
WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children under age five are also eligible to enroll their children.
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 nonprofit program has generous income guidelines. For example, a family of four can have a yearly gross income of $44,123 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the WIC program.
To enroll in the program, schedule appointments or for more information, call 263-5253 or toll-free 1-877-WIC-2220. The fax number is 263-4183. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are available. Some Friday appointments in Lakeport and Clearlake are also available. Call ahead for an appointment.
The WIC offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and 28 for the holidays.
Clinic schedule:
• Lakeport WIC office —
Monday, Nov. 18, 21 and 25
— Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
— Location: 831 Bevins St. in Lakeport
• Clearlake — Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 17, 19, 20 and 24
— Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
— Location: 14085-4 Lakeshore Drive
• Middletown — Today
— Hours: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
— Location: First Baptist Church, 15576 Graham Road
• Lucerne — Nov. 14
— Hours: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
— Location: First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
