WIC-Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department

WIC-Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department WIC provides community resources. WIC is the nation's most successful public health nutrition program.

The WIC program helps build healthy families by providing healthy foods free to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children and supports and educates moms to help them breastfeed successfully. We provide health food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and community referrals to income-eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to 5 years old.

This week's final tip is all about role modeling!🍽👩‍🦰👧 If YOU eat your fruits and veggies, your child likely will too! 🥗...
03/06/2026

This week's final tip is all about role modeling!🍽👩‍🦰👧 If YOU eat your fruits and veggies, your child likely will too! 🥗

If you buy fresh fruits and veggies, cut and prep them right when you get home and put them in accessible containers so that they're easier to grab in a hurry. Sometimes it can help to have fresh, frozen, AND canned fruits and vegetables in the house so they are always ready and available to eat. Did you know that your WIC benefits cover all three? 🥦🍎🌽🥦🍇🥕🫛

In honor of National Nutrition Month, we will also be doing a ✨Feature Friday✨ with all of the Registered Dietitians who...
03/06/2026

In honor of National Nutrition Month, we will also be doing a ✨Feature Friday✨ with all of the Registered Dietitians who are happy to serve you here at LLCHD!

Today, we have Shelly and Erika! We asked them what their favorite go-to snack is when they are short on time. Their answers? ⬇⬇

🩷 Shelly: "My favorite go-to snack when I'm on the run is probably a string cheese 🧀 and some fresh fruit like grapes. 🍇 It fills me up and keeps me going!" 🏃‍♀️

🩵 Erika: "When I'm in a hurry and need a snack, I like to grab a banana 🍌 with one hand and a spoonful of peanut butter 🥜 with the other. No plate needed! If I have a few extra minutes, I'll add them to a piece of toast. 🍞"

Fun fact - Shelly and Erika's snacks are fully covered with your WIC benefits! 🍓As WIC dietitians, we help teach moms how to make balanced meals and snacks that not only keep you full and satisfied, but also serve as healthy choices for you and your family! 👩‍👦🥗

Today's tip to keep fruits and veggies in sight is to have your kiddos help make a fruit salad for a dinner side! Exampl...
03/05/2026

Today's tip to keep fruits and veggies in sight is to have your kiddos help make a fruit salad for a dinner side! Examples include:

🍓Canned peaches (packed in 100% fruit juice) mixed with fresh strawberry slices
🍍Mango cubes (thawed from frozen) paired with pineapple slices
🫐Berry salad with sliced raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries
🍌Banana slices mixed with strawberry slices

Depending on your child's age, they can help you rinse/wash the produce, slice softer fruits with a kid friendly knife, or adding the ingredients to the bowl and stirring. Enjoy! 🍒🍋‍🟩🍉🥝

Today's tip is all about variety!🥗Did you know that kiddos who eat a wide variety of different fruits and vegetables ear...
03/04/2026

Today's tip is all about variety!🥗

Did you know that kiddos who eat a wide variety of different fruits and vegetables early in life are less likely to be picky eaters? Here's how to make it easier!

🍅 Serve apple slices with a side of yogurt or peanut butter
🍊 Eat fresh foods in season for the best taste!
🌽 Boil or grill corn on the cob to bring out new flavors
🫛 Roast asparagus and experiment with different seasonings
🍉 Serve fresh watermelon slices in the summertime

What fruits and veggies will you be trying out today?

On the first Wednesday of every March, we celebrate IBCLC Day!🤰🏼👶🏼🤱 This is an opportunity to recognize the skills and d...
03/04/2026

On the first Wednesday of every March, we celebrate IBCLC Day!🤰🏼👶🏼🤱 This is an opportunity to recognize the skills and dedication of those who provide lactation care to new mothers, expectant parents, or anyone who is needing extra support on their breastfeeding journey. 💞

A very talented IBCLC we have on our team is Lesley Cook!🌷 In honor of IBCLC Day, we asked her a few questions:

🩷 What inspired you to take the next step to become an IBCLC after working as a CLC?
“When I was in school doing my internship to be a Registered Dietitian, I found that my WIC rotation and learning more about breastfeeding really peaked my interest. As I found my first job with WIC and there was an emphasis on learning more about breastfeeding, I attended my first week-long breastfeeding training program. Through the years I did more trainings and then was encouraged to do the next level of breastfeeding training in becoming a CLC and then an IBCLC. I wasn't sure if I would be able to do it, but I studied hard and logged the hours for breastfeeding support and passed the test!! I am so glad because I love working with WIC families - helping with breastfeeding is so rewarding!”

🩷 If you could tell all breastfeeding moms one thing, what would it be?
"Something that all new parents should know is that a baby cries to ask for something to be different. Sometimes it can mean hunger, but because it's the only way they communicate, it could mean many other things- like "I want to be close like when I was in the womb." It's important to be patient with yourself and your baby as you are getting to know each other. If breastfeeding isn't smooth at first, there are solutions. There is help and Lincoln is a great place to be for breastfeeding support. If you need a list of local breastfeeding support resources let us know! We are glad you are here and want you to meet your goals with breastfeeding, health, nutrition and beyond!”

If you’re expecting a baby soon or are on a breastfeeding journey now, let us help support you! 🤱💜We have 4 Certified Lactation Consultants on our team in addition to Lesley being our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. We are here to help!✨

Today's tip is all about making a family salad bowl!Each family members picks a veggie (even better, your favorite vegg...
03/03/2026

Today's tip is all about making a family salad bowl!

Each family members picks a veggie (even better, your favorite veggie!) and throw it all in a bowl. Examples include chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, broccoli and shredded carrots. Enjoy your personal family creation!

To kick off National Nutrition Month, we are going to be highlighting a different theme each week!🥗🍓🍋🥘🥦🍇🥙 This week, we ...
03/02/2026

To kick off National Nutrition Month, we are going to be highlighting a different theme each week!🥗🍓🍋🥘🥦🍇🥙 This week, we are giving tips each day to make getting your fruits and veggies in just a little bit easier by keeping them in plain sight.

💚Today's tip is to keep a small bowl or plate of fruits and veggies on the table and let your child serve themselves! Whether its hand fruits that are easy to grab or a plate of cut up veggies to grab as an afternoon snack, keep it simple and just have them out and available!

🍇🫛🫜 Happy National Nutrition Month! 🍎🥦🥕This March, discover the power of nutrition during !Find out how nutrition has t...
03/01/2026

🍇🫛🫜 Happy National Nutrition Month! 🍎🥦🥕

This March, discover the power of nutrition during !

Find out how nutrition has the power to help you and your community thrive, and how RDNs and NDTRs can expertly guide you with information driven by science: sm.eatright.org/NNM

Ever wonder what helps your blood clot when you get a cut or keeps your bones strong? It’s Vitamin K, an essential nutri...
02/26/2026

Ever wonder what helps your blood clot when you get a cut or keeps your bones strong? It’s Vitamin K, an essential nutrient! Vitamin K is especially important for growing babies, which is why newborns receive a shot of it right after birth. 👶



You can find Vitamin K in many vegetables, like spinach, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower! 🥦 Need a tasty way to use these winter veggies? Try this simple Basic Quiche recipe that’s perfect for loading up with vegetables: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/basic-quiche.



Use your WIC benefits to grab fresh or frozen greens and make healthy eating deliciously easy! Learn more at www.signupwic.com/about



📣 Did you know? If you are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid, you qualify for WIC too! Many families use these programs toget...
02/25/2026

📣 Did you know? If you are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid, you qualify for WIC too! Many families use these programs together to help provide a strong, healthy start for their little ones. 💞



WIC is specifically designed to support children under 5 and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding parents with:



✅ Nutritious food packages
✅ Health referrals and screenings
✅ Breastfeeding supplies and support
✅ Much, much more!



Learn how WIC can support your family and find a clinic near you at www.signupwic.com



❤️ February is American Heart Month! ❤️Your heart works hard for you every single day, and during pregnancy and postpart...
02/24/2026

❤️ February is American Heart Month! ❤️Your heart works hard for you every single day, and during pregnancy and postpartum, it’s supporting both you and your little one. Choosing nutritious foods is one of the best ways to take care of your heart.



With WIC, you can get benefits to support you and your little one’s health, such as nutritious foods, healthcare referrals, breastfeeding support, and more! WIC is available to those who are pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 months after the end of a pregnancy), or breastfeeding (up to the infant’s first birthday), plus infants and children under age 5.



To learn more about how WIC can support you, visit www.signupwic.com/about.



Breastfeeding is a beautiful way to nourish and bond with your baby, and you don’t have to do it alone. 🤱🏽 WIC is here t...
02/23/2026

Breastfeeding is a beautiful way to nourish and bond with your baby, and you don’t have to do it alone. 🤱🏽 WIC is here to support you every step of the way with:

✨ Guidance from peer counselors

✨ Additional nutritious foods in your WIC package while you breastfeed

✨ Expert help from Certified Lactation Consultants

✨ Access to breast pumps to help meet your feeding goals

Whether you’re pregnant and planning or breastfeeding and navigating challenges along the way, WIC is here to help make your journey smoother.

Visit www.signupwic.com to learn more about WIC breastfeeding benefits and find a WIC clinic near you.

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3131 O Street
Lincoln, NE
68510

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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