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11/19/2025

11/18/2025

Through their Not My Destiny recipe series, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe Health Department shares nutritious and delicious Indigenous recipes using many WIC-approved ingredients to make healthy eating more approachable without compromising on traditional ingredients and flavor! 🥘
Get the recipe videos and downloadable PDFs: https://signupwic.com/resources/not-our-destiny-recipe-series

11/18/2025

MDHHS is excited to offer new and expecting parents, as well as professionals who work with families across the state, the chance to attend a free virtual baby fair. The virtual events will be held on December 2 and December 3. We encourage you to share this opportunity widely with any families, organizations or groups that may benefit from attending.
To register for the event, please visit Michigan.gov/VirtualBabyFair . At this free virtual baby fair, parents can learn how to be better prepared for their best adventure yet! They will have an opportunity to learn about available resources, important health and safety information and can ask experts questions.

11/18/2025

🍎 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 NEW COVENANT CHRISTIAN CENTER, Spaulding Hall, 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

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

11/18/2025

FACT invites families to Loads of Love FREE Community Laundry Day at Center Rd. Laundry in Saginaw!

Each household can wash up to three loads of laundry for free, with supplies provided. Laundry can be time-consuming and expensive, and this event helps ease that burden while giving families a chance to connect with others in the community.

Thursday, November 20th | 11:00am – 2:00pm
Center Rd. Laundry | 107 S Center Road, Saginaw

Arrive anytime between 11:00am and 1:30pm to take part. Let’s tumble together!

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/UERqVNhzu3

11/17/2025

Did you know 🤔1 in 10 babies are born preterm in the United States?

Luckily, numerous studies show that participation in is associated with improved birth outcomes, including higher birth weight, lower likelihood of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission, and lower Medicaid costs for newborns and birthing parents.

You can get started with WIC as soon as you know that you’re pregnant, and we’ll be here for you throughout your pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journey!

Learn more about prematurity and get resources: https://www.marchofdimes.org/prematurity-awareness-month

11/14/2025

The leaves are falling 🍂, there’s a chilly breeze in the air 🌬️, and your family is gearing up for autumn temps and activities! 🍁
Gather together at the table this soup season with a cozy, delicious egg drop soup recipe for the whole family: https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-drop-soup/

11/12/2025

Diabetes management and gestational diabetes don’t have to be scary! WIC has your back with fresh, nutritious foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to support your health throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey! 💖
Learn more about diabetes management during pregnancy and how to help prevent gestational diabetes: https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/diabetes-type-1-type-2-and-gestational

11/10/2025

🍎 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, Radiant Church of God, Faith Lutheran Church, 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.

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

11/10/2025

We see you caring for aging parents or family members while also juggling your own kids’ busy schedules, childcare, and household management! Check one more thing off your list and get support by enrolling in WIC. WIC is here and ready to help your family with healthy foods, breastfeeding and peer support, and more; visit www.signupwic.com to find a clinic near you!

PS—thank you for everything you do for your family and loved ones! Your support and hard work don’t go unnoticed! 💖

11/07/2025

'Tis the season for one of our favorite, versatile fall vegetables to take center stage: butternut squash! 🕺🪩
From blending butternut squash into a mac and cheese for your littles to roasting it as a side dish or adding it to a veggie chili, butternut squash is here to provide you with vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin C! ✨
You can even make your own carrot and butternut squash baby food at home with this simple recipe from Texas WIC: https://texaswic.org/recipes/savory-carrot-squash-baby-food

11/06/2025

November marks —a time dedicated to acknowledging the history, honoring the traditions, and celebrating the contributions of Indigenous and Native American people.
At WIC, we strive to make every family feel heard, seen, valued, and supported. We’re committed to supporting families with nutritious foods and culturally relevant resources that honor traditional practices and strengthen our communities. 🧡
Find a WIC clinic near you and check out this guide on breastfeeding for Native American and Alaska Native Families: https://signupwic.com/resources/guide-to-breastfeeding-american-indian-alaska-native-families