LAKE COUNTY >> The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) released its June 2017 clinic schedule.
The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and healthcare referrals, and checks for supplemental food to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five.
WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy. Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children under age five 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. This non-profit program has generous income guidelines. For example, a family of four can have a yearly gross income of $45,510 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the WIC program.
To enroll in the program, schedule appointments, or for more information, call 707-263-5253 or toll-free 1-877-WIC-2220. The fax number is 707-263-4183. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are available. Some Friday appointments in Lakeport & Clearlake are also available. Officials ask to call ahead for an appointment.
The June 2017 clinic schedule is as follows:
Lakeport, at the WIC office, 831 Bevins Street, on Monday June 19, Tuesdays June 6, 13, 20, and 27, Wednesday June 7 (p.m. only), and Friday June 23 The 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, (across from Main St. Café), on Monday June 12 and 26, Wednesday June 21, and Thursdays June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 and Friday June 16. The 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 June 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lucerne, First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive, Friday June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
