Waukesha County WIC

11/03/2025

As daylight saving time comes to an end on Nov. 2, keep safety in mind!

✅ Test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home
✅ Replace batteries at least once a year
✅ Check the manufacture date on your alarms to see if they need to be replaced

11/01/2025

The time change is here! Young children often need more time to adjust to a change in their sleep schedule. Use these tips to get kids back on track.

10/30/2025

💗📣October benefits are available for WIC participants, and based on what we know today, November benefits will be available. You can use your WIC benefits, attend WIC appointments, and do not need to take any action.🍎🥦🍞

With the ongoing federal government shutdown, there may be delays or changes to some food assistance benefits in the coming weeks with FoodShare, therefore, consider stocking up on non-perishable items like canned goods, pasta, rice, and boxed meals when you’re able.

If you or someone you know needs additional food support, dial 211 or utilize the local food pantries and hot meal programs listed below.

For updates and official information about FoodShare, visit:
🔗 https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/news.htm
🔗To follow news about Wisconsin WIC:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/index.htm
🔗Online resources for 211: https://www.impactinc.org/

💗 Our community is here to help—please reach out if you need support.
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🥕 Waukesha County Food Pantries

1. The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County
📍 1301 Sentry Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186
📞 (262) 542-5300
⏰ Mon–Fri: 9 AM–3 PM (some evening hours available)
🌐 www.thefoodpantry.org
➡️ Offers groceries, fresh produce, and support services.
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2. Hope Center
📍 502 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
📞 (262) 549-8726
🌐 www.hopecenterwi.org
➡️ Provides meals, clothing, and food pantry assistance.

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3. St. Vincent de Paul – Waukesha County
📍 818 W Sunset Dr, Waukesha, WI 53189
📞 (262) 547-3281
🌐 www.svdpcapwauk.org
➡️ Emergency food, rent, and utility assistance available.

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4. The Salvation Army of Waukesha County
📍 445 Madison St, Waukesha, WI 53188
📞 (262) 547-7367
🌐 www.sawaukeshacounty.org
➡️ Food pantry and meal programs — call ahead for hours.

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5. Blessings Pantry (St. Luke’s Lutheran Church)
📍 300 Carroll St, Waukesha, WI 53186
📞 (262) 542-2545
➡️ Free groceries for community members; open select days monthly.

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6. Pewaukee Food Pantry (nearby)
📍 642 Main St, Pewaukee, WI 53072
📞 (262) 695-5752
➡️ Serves Waukesha County residents in need of food assistance.

10/28/2025

🌌 We’re hearing there’s a chance to see the Northern Lights in our area on October 28! 🌠

🌌 We’re hearing there’s a chance to see the Northern Lights in our area on October 28! Last year around this time, visitors captured some amazing aurora photos from inside our parks – and if skies stay clear, it could be another beautiful show.

Our parks are open until 10 p.m., so come early, try to catch the aurora before closing, and then head home to keep watching!

A few quick tips for capturing the lights:
• Your camera can often see more than your eyes – try a few test shots even if the sky looks quiet.
• Explore night photography apps or settings that slow your shutter speed for better light capture.
• And if the aurora doesn’t appear, enjoy the nighttime sounds and serenity of the parks.

We’d love to see what you capture, if anything! Share your photos in the comments below. 🌠

10/27/2025

📣 Attention WIC families: WIC is open during the government shutdown.
➡️ Keep your scheduled WIC appointments.
➡️ Use your WIC card for groceries as usual.
WIC is here for you and your family!

10/23/2025

Are you, or do you know, a WIC participant with valuable insight to share about the WIC program?

Then apply for, or nominate to, the National WIC Association’s Participant Advisory Council (PAC) as we are looking for more participants! NWA engages with PAC for a variety of reasons ranging from information gathering about the WIC experience to obtaining feedback on organizational projects and grants. All PAC members will be paid for their participation.

10/20/2025

WIC parents, how are we doing!? Fall is in full swing. From pumpkin patches to cozy
sweaters, can you relate to this starter pack? 👀​

wiwicstrong.com

10/18/2025

🌧️ Rain or shine — Waukesha Farmers' Market is ON! ☔
8AM to noon at St. Paul & Madison in Downtown Waukesha

🌧️ Rain or shine — the Waukesha Farmers’ Market is ON! ☔
We’ll be open 8AM to noon at St. Paul & Madison in Downtown Waukesha.

While the forecast might not be perfect, there will still be plenty of amazing vendors ready with fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade finds. Please note there may be a few last-minute cancellations due to weather.

🍂 Next week is our final market of the season, so don’t miss your chance to stop by and stock up on your favorites before we wrap up another great year!

🛍️ Bring your umbrella, grab a coffee, and come show your support for our local makers and growers!

10/18/2025

🎃This Saturday, October 18 head to Frame Park to paint and decorate pumpkins with Waukesha Police Department! It's a great opportunity to have some family fun and meet some of our Waukesha Police Officers!

The pumpkins will be available from 12:30pm-3:30pm (while supplies last) at the park shelter.

🎃This Saturday, October 18 head to Frame Park to paint and decorate pumpkins with our Police Department! It's a great opportunity to have some family fun and meet some of our Waukesha Police Officers!

The pumpkins will be available from 12:30pm-3:30pm (while supplies last) at the park shelter.

10/17/2025

Happy fall! Grab your little explorers and go on a seasonal scavenger hunt.