WIC South Central Massachusetts

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! 💐 Your love, strength, and dedication inspire us every day. At South Central WIC, we’re proud to support you and your family with healthy food, breastfeeding support, and a community that cares. Because when moms thrive, families thrive! ❤️To learn more about how we can support you on your parenting journey, visit: Mass.gov/WIC

05/09/2026

Rain or shine!

05/08/2026

Ages 5 and above; registration required!

Explore the inside of a whale with us! Meet Nile, the life-size inflatable whale who will be traveling to the library for you to explore. Together, we will learn about whales and their important role in our oceans and ecosystems.

During the Whalemobile, kids are invited to explore the inside of a life-size, inflatable whale. They are expected to sit quietly in the whale during the presentation. There will be some humming/fan type noise from the machine that keeps the whale inflated.

This program is for kids ages 5+ and registration is required. To ensure as many kids as possible can enjoy this experience, please only register for ONE 30 minute session.

05/08/2026

Watch out! Your baby is going places! Are you ready? To childproof your home, get down on your hands and knees so you can see things from your child’s point of view. See more safety tips for families with young children here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Home-Safety-Heres-How.aspx?

05/06/2026

Now enrolling for fall!

Full time, part time, and half days available.

🍎 Great Adventure Preschool is now accepting enrollments for our Fall program!

✏️ We provide a nurturing and engaging environment where children learn, explore, and grow through play-based experiences.

🏫 Full time, Part time, and Half days available

⏰ Open 6:45 am - 5:00 pm

🌟 Reach out to us to schedule a tour!
📞 508-859-8050.
📧 Greatadventurepreschool@gmail.com

♥️ We look forward to meeting your family!

05/06/2026

Did someone say breakfast? 🥯 Great news — your WIC benefits now include more variety than ever! You can now use your grain benefits for whole wheat bagels and English muffins. Open your WICShopper app to see which brands are officially approved in MA!

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Good nutrition starts early! Through WIC, pregnant individuals can access prenatal food packages tailored to their nutritional needs and baby's growth and development. Give your baby a strong start! As soon as you know, let us know. Applying is easy! To start your pre-application, visit: https://ow.ly/iLUE50YBWm1

Eating twice as healthy during pregnancy (versus twice as much) is a good way to ensure your baby is getting all the nutrients they need. 🥑 🧀 🍠🍎 🥦

05/01/2026

DYK you can use your SNAP/HIP benefits to buy seeds and seedlings for herbs, fruits and vegetables at authorized vendors? You can find HIP Vendors and HIP CSAs anywhere in MA at www.dtafinder.com

Daffodils are finally in bloom. Things are starting to get green. Farm Stands and Farmers Markets are starting to open up! May is a wonderful month!

Did you know you can use your SNAP/HIP benefits to buy seeds and seedlings for Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables at authorized vendors?

Go to buylocalfood.org/hip-map and look for authorized HIP vendors in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties where you can use your HIP benefits to get free fruits and vegetables!
You can find HIP vendors and HIP CSAs anywhere in MA at www.dtafinder.com
Find a printable list of currently open HIP locations in the Connecticut River Valley at https://bit.ly/OpenHIPLocations
Learn more about HIP at mass.gov/hip
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Por fin han florecido los narcisos. El paisaje comienza a teñirse de verde. ¡Los puestos de venta agrícola y los mercados de agricultores están empezando a abrir sus puertas! ¡Mayo es un mes maravilloso!

¿Sabía que puede utilizar sus beneficios de SNAP/HIP para comprar semillas y plantones de hierbas, frutas y verduras en vendedores autorizados?

Visite buylocalfood.org/hip-map y busque vendedores autorizados de HIP en los condados de Hampden, Hampshire y Franklin, ¡donde podrá utilizar sus beneficios de HIP para obtener frutas y verduras gratis!
Puede encontrar vendedores y programas CSA de HIP en cualquier lugar de Massachusetts en www.dtafinder.com
Encuentre una lista imprimible de los establecimientos HIP que se encuentran abiertos actualmente en el Valle del río Connecticut en https://bit.ly/OpenHIPLocations
Obtenga más información sobre HIP en mass.gov/hip

05/01/2026

New month, new choices! 🥗🥖

Have you checked out the latest updates to your Mass WIC benefits? We’ve added more variety and flexibility to help your family eat well this spring!

✨ Here’s what’s new:

🥯 More whole grains — including whole wheat bagels, buns, and quinoa

🐟 Canned fish — now available for children and pregnant/postpartum participants

🍎 Extra fruit & veggie credits — swap your juice benefit for more WIC Cash for fresh produce

🥛 Allergy-friendly options — new choices for dairy, egg, and nut allergies

📱 Open your WICShopper App to check your updated balance and expiration dates!

04/30/2026

Once your baby has mastered purees (around 8-9 months), they may be ready to explore finger foods! 🍌 🥦 🧀Offer small, soft, bite-sized pieces like bananas, cooked veggies, and cheese to help them practice self-feeding and build confidence at mealtimes. And always remember — stay with your baby while they're eating to help keep them safe. Reach out to your WIC Nutritionist with questions. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Sample-One-Day-Menu-for-an-8-to-12-Month-Old.aspx