CEO WIC

10/26/2025

Sweet Potato Muffins are sweetened with maple syrup and are a yummy way to pack extra veggies into your kids' meals and snacks. Freezer-Friendly!

10/25/2025

Get ready for a SPOOK-tacular time! 🕷️👻 Don't miss the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office Trunk or Treat event this Sunday from 10am-1pm at 4000 Main Street, Troy! 🚗🎃️ Trick-or-treat your way through the parking lot, grab some candy, and enjoy the spooky fun! 👻🕸️ See you there! 🎃️

10/24/2025

❗️Government shutdown update and action❗️

As of today, October 24, federal nutrition programs in New York remain open, despite the government shutdown.

➡️WIC, school meals, Summer EBT, and CACFP are currently operating normally.

➡️SNAP also remains open at this time. October benefits are being issued, and families can still apply for SNAP and use their benefits.

➡️November SNAP benefits may be delayed if the shutdown continues into next month.

📢Take action today. Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to work with USDA to ensure November SNAP benefits are issued without delay. Nearly three million New Yorkers—mostly children, seniors, and people with disabilities—rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Any disruption to federal nutrition programs will have a devastating impact on food security in New York and nationwide.

👉 Find your representatives: congress.gov/members/find-your-member

10/23/2025

The Rensselaer County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides free lead risk assessments to those residents living in the 12180, 12182, and 12144 zip codes due to the high incidences of Elevated Blood Lead Levels and due to the older housing stock located within these target areas. A certain amount of assessments can be performed outside the target areas if homes can be designated as high risk.

Free educational materials and supplies are provided along with remediation assistance to those households that qualify. The free direct incentives include various cleaning supplies. The free remediation assistance supplies to those who qualify include:

Duct tape
Floor enamel
Paint brushes
Painters tape
Plastic sheeting
Primer
Paint Rollers, Trays & Scrapers
Worker Safety Supplies
Renovation, Repair and Painting trainings (RRP) are also provided for free through the program.

Please call Deanna Miller at 518-270-2640 in order to receive services or see if you qualify for a lead risk assessment.

10/21/2025

Registration Open for Thanksgiving Food Packages!

10/20/2025

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 20-26!

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 20-26, 2024. Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health, and children under age 6 are most at risk for lead poisoning. The good news is: Lead poisoning is preventable! Learn why it’s important to prevent lead exposure: https://www.albanycounty.com/departments/health/programs-services/lead-poisoning-prevention-program

10/19/2025

This vibrant soup is perfect for cool fall weather. Serve alongside mains like roasted chicken or fish for a hearty meal. Get the recipe at the link in the comments ⤵

10/18/2025

Although exposure to lead in the United States may have decreased in recent decades, many people are still affected. Fortunately, eating nutritious foods may help reduce the absorption of lead by the body.

10/17/2025

Winter coat distribution happening 10/21!

CEO is hosting a Winter Coat Distribution on Tuesday October 21 at the CEO Bridge!

We’ll have new and gently used, freshly laundered coats for toddlers, preschoolers, and growing kids, with a small number of larger sizes available. While supplies last!

For more information, contact cares@ceoempowers.org.

10/16/2025

CEO is hosting a Winter Coat Distribution on Tuesday October 21 at the CEO Bridge!

We’ll have new and gently used, freshly laundered coats for toddlers, preschoolers, and growing kids, with a small number of larger sizes available. While supplies last!

For more information, contact cares@ceoempowers.org.

10/14/2025

Check out this toddler Halloween Treat!

This fun and healthy Monster Frozen Yogurt Bark is a fun Halloween treat for toddlers and kids! Easy to make, it’s got hidden veggies in it, and it’s topped with colorful fresh fruits. (see comments for details)

10/13/2025

The WIC Office will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day!