LAKE COUNTY >> The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) released its May 2018 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 # is 707-263-4183. Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are available. Some Friday appointments in Lakeport and Clearlake are also available. Call ahead for
an appointment.
The May 2018 clinic schedule is as follows:
Lakeport
831 Bevins Street, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with lunch from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Monday, May 21
Tuesdays, May 8, 15 and 29
Wednesday, May 9 (p.m. only)
Friday, May 18
Clearlake
14085-4 Lakeshore Drive, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., with lunch from 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Monday, May 14
Wednesday, May 16,
Thursdays, May 10, 17 and 31
Friday, May 25
Middletown
First Baptist Church, 15576 Graham Road, 9:15 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4
Lucerne
First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive, 9 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m.
Friday, May 11
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
