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01/14/2026

New year, fresh start, same support 🥳Whether you’re setting out to work towards new goals in 2026 or working on getting through the winter season, WIC is here to support you and your family! 💖
We know that parenting isn’t easy—and the more people and resources you have on your team, the better. Getting started or keeping up with WIC is worth it! Set your intentions for a healthier year with WIC and a clinic near you at https://signupwic.com/find-a-clinic
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01/13/2026

The shorter, darker days and lack of sunlight can make January feel long and tough to get through at times. Remember, taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of your family. It's okay to not be okay, you are not alone. ❤️
Need additional support or someone to talk to? Talk with your local WIC clinic for mental health resources or get in touch with text or call based support from the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

01/13/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like the East Side Soup Kitchen, DC House of Blessings, Freeland Lions Club, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

01/12/2026

It may be chilly outside but it won’t stop us from getting outside to exercise and enjoy the crisp air this winter! ❄️
Bundle up and go on a family walk together, make snowmen or angels, or try sledding! 🛷
Too cold and snowy to go outside? Try putting some fun music on and have a dance party to get some movement in! 💃🕺
Check out more indoor and outdoor winter movement ideas for the whole family: https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/fun-ways-keep-kids-active-through-winter

01/09/2026

Folic Acid is an important B vitamin that helps the body make healthy new cells. While everyone needs folic acid, people who are pregnant, or plan on becoming pregnant, need extra folic acid supplementation in addition to eating vitamin-rich foods. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent major birth defects in a developing baby’s spine and brain.
Some foods with folic acid include:
🥬 Leafy green vegetables
🍑 Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits
🫘Dried or canned beans, fresh or frozen peas, and nuts
🍞Enriched breads, cereals, and other whole grain products
Learn more about the importance of folic acid in pregnancy: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Folic-Acid.aspx
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01/08/2026

🧡 Moving Ahead 🧡

YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region is inviting you their FREE women’s budgeting & financial basics course that teaches tips for building economic, health and safety!

Today and always we like to Live United by sharing community events and resources to help lift our community!

📆 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the United Way of Saginaw County headquarters located at 1840 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602

🚨 Residents of Bay, Saginaw, or Midland county 18 and older can enroll here 👉 https://form.jotform.com/230163641738152 or find details on their website here 👉 https://www.ywcaglbr.org/weep 🚨

🎓✨ Individuals who fulfill graduation requirements receive a $100 monetary award and are then also eligible for various types of on-going support. ✨🎓

01/08/2026

Rx Kids is a prescription for health, hope and opportunity. The program provides all pregnant moms in the City of Saginaw, Bridgeport and Buena Vista townships with no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the baby's first 6 months of life. Enrollment opens at 9am on January 12! Learn more and apply at RxKids.org.

01/06/2026

The joy of Rx Kids is COMING SOON for moms in the City of Saginaw, Bridgeport, and Buena Vista townships! Successfully launched in Flint in 2024, Rx Kids is a program that will provide all pregnant moms in these three communities with a no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the baby's first 6 months of life. ❤️ Watch for more details and learn more at RxKids.org. GiveDirectly

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like the Dow Event Center, Radiant Church of God, Old Town Christian Outreach, Faith Lutheran Church and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

12/31/2025

As this year comes to an end, we're reflecting on a year of happy, healthy babies and strong, supported families. Thank you for letting WIC be a part of your journey.
From all of us at WIC, we wish you a joyous new year! 🎉 We can't wait to see you in 2026.
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