LAKE COUNTY >> The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) has set its September 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.
E Center WIC is closed on Monday September 7th for the Labor Day Holiday.
The September clinic schedule is as follows:
• Lakeport, at the WIC office, 831 Bevins St., on Monday Sept. 21; Tuesdays Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Wednesday Sept. 2 afternoon only and Friday Sept. 18. Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Clearlake, 14085-4 Lakeshore Drive, Mondays Sept. 14 and 28; Wednesday Sept. 16; and Thursdays Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 and Friday Sept. 25. Schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Middletown, First Baptist Church, 15576 Graham Road, Friday Sept. 4 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
• Lucerne, First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive, Friday Sept. 11 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
