WIC South Central Massachusetts

10/31/2025

Worried about food during the government shutdown? Call or text Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.

10/31/2025

Did you get all your WIC foods? Don’t let your WIC benefits expire! Check your WICShopper App and head to the grocery store for the rest of your monthly WIC foods. Don't have the app yet? Download it for free in the App Store or Google Play. Watch this short video to get 5 simple tips on how to make the most of your WIC benefits. https://youtu.be/NMLvRf8PrNo?si=SVCebdHM_6shAcej

10/30/2025

10/30/2025

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Healthy babies are safest when sleeping 𝘼𝙇𝙊𝙉𝙀 on their 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆 at night or during naps in their 𝘾𝙍𝙄𝘽 on a firm mattress with a tight fitted sheet. For more helpful Safe to Sleep tips for parents and caregivers, visit:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/safe-sleep-information-for-parents-and-caregivers

10/29/2025

DYK you can complete your WIC appointment on your schedule with WICSmart, Online Nutrition Lessons on the Go! WIC Smart is available to low-risk WIC children ages 9 months-5 years of age. Complete one WICSmart module per household anywhere, anytime, on any device! Once completed, WIC staff will load the next three months of food benefits to the family's WIC card to start shopping. Ask your WIC nutritionist about WICSmart at your next appointment!

10/28/2025

WIC Farmers' Market Coupons expire on Friday, October 31st. Don't miss out! Visit the MassGrown Map to find out where you can use your coupons and be sure to check closing dates as some markets may have finished for the season. https://massnrc.org/farmlocator/map.aspx?Program=FMNP

Stretch your SNAP, WIC, and HIP benefits and don't leave anything on the table!

The 2025 coupons for Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Program and Senior FMNP coupons (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) from Mass Farmers Markets expire this week, on 10/31/25. Use your coupons this week if you still have them!

Look for an authorized vendor at these markets before Friday: The Farmers Market at Forest Park Go Fresh Springfield Mobile Farmer's Market Grow Food Northampton Farmers Markets Florence Wednesday Farmers Market Shelburne Falls Farmer's Market Nuestras Raices

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

FYI WIC Families!

Please be aware that during the federal government shutdown, there will be no immediate impact to WIC families in Massachusetts. Massachusetts WIC families will still be able to continue to attend appointments and redeem benefits. We will provide any additional information here. Thank you! Feel free to share your questions in the comments! Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have!

10/26/2025

10/24/2025

Don’t let your child’s teeth be “tricked” this Halloween! Prevent tooth decay and cavities by limiting the amount of candy and sweets they eat and brushing their teeth directly after. Teach your child to eat treats in moderation and how to care for their teeth — lessons they won’t forget! Want to learn more? Visit: https://ow.ly/UqtK50TSPVS

10/24/2025

DYK many working families qualify for WIC and don't even know it! Finding out is easy, visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/check-eligibility-for-wic