WIC South Central Massachusetts

12/15/2025

End the year strong by saving money on essentials!

Groceries can be expensive, but WIC helps ease the burden by providing a monthly food benefit card to purchase healthy WIC approved foods.

If you're an expectant parent or have children under five, you might qualify. This isn't just about food; it's about peace of mind and supporting your family’s nutritional needs.

Don't wait until next year. Learn how WIC can help you budget better by reviewing the WIC income eligibility guidelines here: www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online

12/12/2025

🎄 What’s For Dinner: Holiday Edition is almost here! 🎁

We’re excited to share that the Tri-Community YMCA will be providing 200 complete holiday meal bags for families in our community who could use a little extra seasonal support.

Each bag includes a full holiday dinner — ham, rolls, pie, cranberry sauce, green beans, and mashed potatoes — to help make your season a little brighter. ✨

Eligibility:
✔️ Current program participants
✔️ Individuals with SNAP benefit verification

Important Dates:
📅 Register by December 15
📅 Pick-up begins December 18

A huge thank you to our community partner, Big Bunny, for helping make this possible!

Visit www.ymcaofcm.org or contact the Tri-Community Family Branch for more details.

12/10/2025

Parents — a bulky coat can create extra room in a car seat harness. Thinner layers provide the same warmth, and the harness will still fit snugly. 🧒✔️

12/10/2025

Not enough time? Skip the lines and order online at Walmart with WIC! Online ordering is now available through all Massachusetts Walmart stores. Delivery or shipment fees may apply and are not covered by WIC or Walmart. To order your WIC-eligible foods online at Walmart for pick-up or delivery, visit: www.walmart.com/wic

12/08/2025

FYI - Free Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group!

Breastfeeding can be beautiful, challenging and everything in between! But our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, Felicia, can help! Every Tuesday evening, she hosts a breastfeeding support group on Zoom from 6pm-7pm.

Felicia is a mom, who has experience breastfeeding her own children and she also has training through WIC. She's here to help you set and reach your breastfeeding goals and answer common questions and concerns such as engorgement, sore ni***es, low milk supply, how to manage breastfeeding when you return to work or school and so much more! Plus, you'll get to meet other moms who are on their breastfeeding journey and you can learn from each other!

If you want to join Felicia's virtual support group, call or text her at 774-230-8895 or email her at FELICIA.ZWIRECKI@umassmemorial.org

12/08/2025

Check your eligibility: toapply.org/MassHEAP

Stay warm this winter with help from HEAP! If you're in Massachusetts, you may qualify for free assistance to cover part of your heating bills. Check your eligibility: toapply.org/MassHEAP

12/08/2025

WIC helps dads, too! We know you want to raise a happy, healthy child, and we are here to help you every step of the way. If you have an infant or child under the age of 5, call us at 508-765-0139 or start your online application today! www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

DYK that as your child grows, being active and on the go helps them develop motor skills and coordination? Physical activity has lots of other benefits, too! Being active can improve endurance and flexibility, build strong bones and muscles, decrease stress, improve quality of sleep, and reduce the risk of developing diseases like diabetes and heart disease!

12/05/2025

💙You don’t have to parent alone. We are here to help! 💙

Welcoming your first baby is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. WCAC’s Healthy Families of Southern Worcester County provides FREE support for first-time parents through home visits, parenting education, health resources, and compassionate guidance tailored to you and your little one.

Whether you are expecting or your baby is under 1, we are ready to walk alongside you on this journey.

Questions? Reach out anytime at healthyfamilies@wcac.net

12/04/2025

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! To learn about diabetes management during pregnancy and how to help prevent gestational diabetes, visit: https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/diabetes-type-1-type-2-and-gestational?

12/03/2025

Kick off the holiday season with the Warren Parks Department Annual Tree Lighting this Saturday, December 6th! Come warm up at WIC and play a fun Christmas Carnival Ring Toss game!

Can’t wait to see you all!
Vendors located in Shepard Building
Free Crafts located through the common and in Shepard Building
Wagon Ride to and from common/Shepard Building
S’more kits by the fire pits
Refreshments throughout the Common
( Warren Public Library, Masons, Parks Table)
Truck Parade comes to Common at 5pm
( Santa Arrives for photos at Gazebo)

Any questions please reach out to us!