The E Center Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and health care referrals, as well as 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 and Clearlake are also available.
July WIC clinics are as follows:
Lakeport
Location: WIC office, 831 Bevins St.
Dates: Monday July 18; Tuesdays July 12, 19 and 26; Wednesday July 6 (afternoon only); and Friday July 22.
Schedule: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Clearlake
Location: 14085-4 Lakeshore Drive
Dates: Mondays July 11 and 25; Wednesday July 20; and Thursdays July 7, 14, 21 and 28; and Friday July 15.
Schedule: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lucerne
Location: First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive
Date: Friday July 8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
