Tompkins County WIC

05/07/2026

🌺 May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 💕 WIC is proud to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant history of our AANHPI communities.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

May is Maternal Health Awareness Month. To celebrate, my staff joined Tompkins County WIC, Moms PLUS+, HiP Tompkins, and Healthy Families Schuyler/Tompkins for their 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower. We were able to connect with many constituents. Thank you to everyone who came and to the hosts for organizing such as well attended event.

05/04/2026

Plugged milk ducts can happen when a milk duct does not drain properly. Although it is uncomfortable, it is common, with many ways to find relief

If you have plugged ducts or any questions about breastfeeding, reach out to a WIC breastfeeding expert for support.

05/01/2026

⚠️ WIC2Go App users ⚠️

The app might be temporarily unavailable:
Friday, May 1st at 7:00pm - Monday, May 4th.

Other ways to check your benefits during this time:
- Use EBTEdge App
- Call the number on the back of your WIC card
- Ask customer service at the store to print out a receipt of your most recent WIC balance.

05/01/2026

WIC helps grandparents, too. Primary caregivers to children under age five can apply. WIC is a great way to get healthy food, nutrition education, and referrals to other services for kids. Let WIC take worries about healthy eating off your plate. Enroll today at:

http://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/wic

05/01/2026

Does your child have food allergies? You're not alone—4 million kids in the U.S. share this challenge. WIC staff can tailor your food package and nutrition education to meet your child's needs. If your little one has allergies, WIC is here to support you 💕
: sm.eatright.org/allergintol

04/29/2026

Are you a dad, grandparent, foster parent, or primary caregiver to a child under five? Caregivers can apply for WIC to get help with healthy food and good nutrition for kids. Shopping with WIC is easy. Use your eWIC card just like a debit card at the grocery store. Apply on line at http://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/wic

04/29/2026

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

04/29/2026

Now that the weather is warming up, now is the perfect time to go on a “color walk” with your family! 🌞 It’s an easy, fun way to explore the world while building observation skills—perfect for little ones! Simply choose a color, take a walk, and look closely for your special color! 🌸🍃🪱

Use this activity guide to get started: https://peepandthebigwideworld.com/en/educators/curriculum/family-child-care-educators/color/activity/guided-activity/8/outdoor-color-walk/