Portage County WIC and Nutrition Services

10/28/2025

Check out your local community emergency food resources and learn more about where you can pick up extra food.

Comment any additional emergency resources you know of in the area!

Give us a call if you have any questions.
Portage county WIC 715-345-5744

10/27/2025

10/25/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? 🩷 Screening regularly is the best way to detect any changes in your breast tissue, resulting in better health outcomes!

The Wisconsin Well Woman Program is a financial assistance program that covers the cost of mammograms and diagnostic testing that is often not covered by insurance.

☑️ Enrolling is and easy.

📞 Contact us today by calling 715-345-5358, option 8 to find out if you qualify!

09/02/2025

ATTENTION: WIC Families! Come to the Stevens Point Summer Farmers Market THIS SATURDAY September 6th and get your Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks from the Portage County Health Department and spend them with vendors that have the 'yellow sign.' Checks can be spent on Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Cut Herbs.

Bring your WIC Card or ID to qualify.

While you're here don't forget we offer up to $20 in double dollars to our SNAP/EBT users once per Saturday. [Swipe your card for any amount up to $20 and we will double it!]

🥕🥒🥦Stock up on fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers during peak harvesting season! 🥦🥒🥕
Can't wait to see you there. Come to the Farmers Market Information Booth located in the middle of the square to get your WIC FMNP checks 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Saturday 9/6/2025.

Happy summer!😎

Portage County Division of Public Health
Portage County WIC and Nutrition Services

08/20/2025

🥕🥒🥦Stock up on fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers during peak harvesting season! 🥦🥒🥕

*Can't wait to see you there. Come to the Farmers Market Information Booth located in the middle of the square to get your WIC FMNP checks 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Saturday 8/23/25*

03/10/2025

Using WIC and FoodShare? Here's a tip! Use your WIC benefits first since they expire monthly. Save your FoodShare benefits for later, as they roll over month to month!
Got questions about your benefits? Reach out to your local WIC agency, visit: www.wicmomstrong.com

03/03/2025

¡Feliz Mes Nacional de la Nutrición! El tema de este año, "La comida nos conecta", destaca cómo los alimentos nos unen—ya sea cocinando en familia, compartiendo un bocadillo con un amigo o celebrando nuestras tradiciones culturales.
Durante todo el mes (y más allá), WIC ofrece recursos valiosos para apoyar a tu familia, como educación nutricional y paquetes de alimentos personalizados.
¿Quieres saber más? Comunícate con tu agencia local de WIC o visita https://wicmomstrong.com/es/?.

03/03/2025

Happy National Nutrition Month! This year’s theme, "Food Connects Us," highlights how meals bring us together—whether cooking with family, sharing a snack with a friend, or celebrating our cultural traditions.
All month long (and beyond!), WIC offers valuable resources to support your family, including nutrition education and personalized food packages.
Want to learn more? Reach out to your local WIC agency or visit www.wicmomstrong.com

02/25/2025

Prep for those night feedings! Set yourself up for success by keeping these essentials near your bedside. We know it can be exhausting, but remember, take it one feed at a time! 💜
www.wicmomstrong.com

02/25/2025

Prep for those night feedings! Set yourself up for success by keeping these essentials near your bedside. We know it can be exhausting, but remember, take it one feed at a time! 💜
www.wicmomstrong.com

Monthly food benefits help you provide the healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese, cereal and other grains, peanut butter, beans & more. And because they need added nutrition, nursing moms get additional food.