The E Center Women, Infants and Children (WIC) 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 younger than the age of 5. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children younger than 5 are also eligible. Formula supplementation is available for infants. The food packs include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains, and beans or peanut butter.
To enroll in the program, schedule appointments, or for more information, call 707-263-5253 or toll-free 1-877-WIC-2220. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are available. Some Friday appointments in Lakeport & Clearlake are also available.
May WIC clinics are as follows:
Lakeport
Location: WIC office, 831 Bevins St.
Dates: Monday May 16; Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; Wednesday May 4 (afternoon only); and Friday May 20.
Schedule: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Clearlake
Location: 14085-4 Lakeshore Drive
Dates: Monday May 9 and 23; Wednesday May 18; Thursdays May 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Friday May 27.
Schedule: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown
Location: First Baptist Church, 15576 Graham Road
Date: Friday May 6
Schedule: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Lucerne
Location: First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive
Date: Friday May 13
Schedule: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
