East Boston WIC Program

05/06/2025

Do you need help buying fresh, nutritious food? Our team can screen to see if SNAP is right for you and help submit your SNAP application. Call us at 617-534-5050 to schedule an appointment with someone from our team.

05/06/2025

May is National Foster Care Month 💞 Did you know that foster children under age five are automatically eligible for WIC?

Through WIC, they have access to personalized nutrition benefits like healthy foods, plus healthcare and other social program referrals. Learn more about how WIC can support your family at www.mass.gov/WIC

05/06/2025

🎉 The 2025 Mass Farmers Markets Season is almost here! We’re thrilled to announce that Copley Square Farmers Market is returning to its longtime home in the beautifully renovated Copley Square Plaza—right across the street from the Boston Public Library. With more space for vendors and plenty of new spots to sit and savor your finds, it’s the perfect place to welcome the season.

Join us for Copley Square Farmers Market opening day on Friday, May 16 from 11am–6pm! 🥕🍓

Our other farmers markets are opening shortly after:
📍 Central Square Farmers Market – Monday, May 19, 12–6pm
📍 Davis Square Farmers Market – Wednesday, May 21, 12–6pm
📍 Kendall Sq Farmers Market – Thursday, May 29, 12–6pm
📍 Fish and Farm Market at the Boston Fish Pier, South Boston Waterfront – Saturday, June 7, 11am–6pm

Mark your calendars and come shop fresh! 📆

From just-picked produce to local meats, cheeses, seafood, and handmade treats, our farmers markets are packed with the best of Massachusetts. Support your local growers and makers—and kick off the season with flavor!

05/06/2025

Today’s food distribution is for Blue tags. 9 am-12 pm. 258 Chestnut St., Chelsea, Ma

La distribución de alimentos hoy es para los que tienen etiquetas AZULES.
9 Am-12 pm. 258 Chestnut St., Chelsea, Ma

A distribuição di comida hoje é pa kel que ten etiqueta AZUL. 9 di manhã-12 di tardi. 258 Chestnut St., Chelsea, Ma

A distribuição de alimentos hoje é para aqueles com etiquetas AZUIS.
9h às 12h. 258 Chestnut St., Chelsea, MA

توزيع الطعام اليوم مخصص لأصحاب العلامات الزرقاء.
9 صباحًا - 12 ظهرًا. 258 شارع تشيستنت، تشيلسي، ماساتشوستس
tawzie altaeam alyawm mukhasas li'ashab alealamat alzarqa'i.
9 sbahan - 12 zhran. 258 sharie tshistinti, tshilsi,

04/29/2025

How does a Foodie celebrate National Superhero Day? Try the Official DC Super Hero Cookbook Deluxe Edition - 50+ simple, tasty recipes, including cookie cutters, logo stencils & character cut-outs for food styling. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941367135?ie=UTF8&tag=weighingsuc09-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1941367135&fbclid=IwY2xjawJx9ydleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHujD5Pn2a_WS5_t2e6DWmqExn3Y7cVS0wLW9HUkkKAgjzwLVwiuiqGfGNCJD_aem_7aNRcnT9mlK6-XWbU545LQ

04/29/2025

04/29/2025

If you want to eat local, know where your food is coming from, save money and reap healthy rewards, start a home garden! There's a harvest of benefits when you involve kids in the process, too.

04/29/2025

🦷💚Choosy says, “Can you help me find the way to a healthy smile?”

Follow the maze and find the things that help keep your teeth clean and strong—like a toothbrush, floss, and healthy snacks!

When you find one, pretend to use it just like Choosy!

🖍️ Easy and fun for young learners
🎉 Great for home or classroom
🆓 Free download: https://choosykids.com/pages/do-it-together-printables-2023

04/29/2025

Some veggies are naturally high in nitrates and can harm infants less than 6 months of age. Store-bought baby foods are checked for high nitrates. Here are some foods to avoid giving your baby when home-prepared until the age of 6 months:
-leafy greens like spinach, lettuce, collard greens or kale
-beets
-carrots
-green beans
-parsley
-bok choy
-beets
-celery
-radishes
-turnips
-cabbage

04/29/2025

Eight benefits of physical activity for children.

04/29/2025

All the free cabbage you want today!
258 Chestnut St, Chelsea, MA

Todo el repollo que quisiera hoy gratis!
258 Chestnut St., Chelsea, MA