LAKE COUNTY >> The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) has set its August schedule.
The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides 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 younger than the age of 5.
WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children younger than age 5 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.
A family of four can have a yearly gross income of $44,123 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the nonprofit WIC program. To enroll in the program, schedule appointments or for more information, call 263-5253 or toll-free 1-877-WIC-2220. Our 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 August 2015 clinic schedule is as follows:
The August clinic schedule is as follows:
Lakeport WIC office, located at 831 Bevins St., on Monday Aug. 17; Tuesdays Aug. 11, 18 and 25; Tuesday Aug. 4 (afternoon Only); Wednesday Aug. 5; and Friday Aug. 21. Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Clearlake at 14085-4 Lakeshore Drive, Mondays Aug. 10 and 24; Wednesday Aug. 19, and Thursdays Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27; and Friday Aug. 28. Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown at First Baptist Church, located at 15576 Graham Road, Friday Aug. 7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Lucerne at First Lutheran Church, located at 3863 Country Club Drive, Friday Aug. 14 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
