The E Center Women, Infants and Children (WIC) staff provides supplemental food for eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants and children younger than the age of 5. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children in the same age range are also eligible. The food packs include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains and beans or peanut butter. Formula supplementation is available for infants.
To enroll in the nonprofit 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.
The October clinic schedule is as follows:
Lakeport
Location: WIC office, 831 Bevins St.
Dates: Monday Oct. 17; Tuesdays Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25; Wednesday Oct. 5 (afternoon only) and Friday Oct. 21.
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 Oct. 10 and 24; Wednesday Oct. 19; Thursdays Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 and Friday Oct. 28.
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 Oct. 14
Schedule: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Middletown
Location: First Baptist Church, 15576 Graham Road
Date: Friday Oct. 7
Schedule: 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.
