Waukesha County WIC

03/18/2026

🎉 It’s National Nutrition Month! 🥦🍎

At Waukesha County WIC, we’re excited to support families on their journey to growing healthy, strong, and thriving every day. Small, nutritious choices can make a big difference for a lifetime of wellness!

✨“Eat well, live well, be well.”✨

Let’s keep building healthier habits together! 💚

03/17/2026

Learn about WIC – You can join WHILE pregnant!
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/income-guidelines.htm

03/17/2026

Omega-3 fatty acids are a great way of supporting heart health and can be found in many WIC-approved foods! You can find them in:

🐟 Canned fish like salmon and tuna
🍳 Eggs and soy products like tofu
🥑 Brussels sprouts and avocados

Omega-3 fats have also been shown to be important during pregnancy, as they are important building blocks of the fetal brain and retina. These foods can help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and support eye health! 💕

Talk to your local WIC staff to learn more about nutrition and how WIC can support your family. Visit www.signupwic.com for more information.


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Los ácidos grasos omega-3 son una manera excelente de fortalecer la salud del corazón y se encuentran en muchos alimentos aprobados por WIC. Puedes encontrarlos en:

🐟 Pescados enlatados, como salmón y atún
🍳 Huevos y productos de soja, como el tofu
🥑 Coles de Bruselas y aguacates

Se ha demostrado que los omega-3 son especialmente importantes durante el embarazo, ya que contribuyen al desarrollo del cerebro y la retina del feto. También ayudan a reducir la inflamación, disminuir la presión arterial y favorecer la salud ocular. 💕

Habla con el personal local de WIC para aprender más sobre nutrición y cómo WIC puede acompañar a tu familia. Visita www.signupwic.com para obtener más información.

03/16/2026

🌱 Another Fit Families Gardening Success!

The latest Fit Families Garden Container Event was a blooming success! WIC hosted a total of 22 children and 12 parents/grandparents. Activities included a garden craft, temporary tattoos (including super-hero fruits and garden bugs), taste-testing (featuring peppers and tomatoes), selecting packets from library’s seed library and signing up for library cards - growing more than just plants! 🌱📖

📚 Storytime with Miss Rachel from the Waukesha Public Library brought garden tales to life, while Master Gardener Mrs. K (Alysia Kniaz) guided little green thumbs through planting their own cherry tomato or lunchbox pepper plants. Even when the rain rolled in, we made it work—shifting indoors so the kids could still dig in and get their hands dirty!

Huge thanks to everyone who made this event possible. These moments make healthy habits fun, one garden at a time! 💚

03/16/2026

It’s National Nutrition Month!
Waukesha County WIC is here to help families grow healthy and strong.

03/15/2026

Healthy eating doesn't have to be perfect to make a difference. 💜 ​WIC Dietitian Kim shares why doing your best with nutrition is more than enough.​

Watch the video for simple, practical tips that fit real life.

03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 🥳 Today, we celebrate the amazing Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who help families live healthier lives through the power of nourishing foods and nutrition education. 🥗 💕

To the RDNs at and beyond: Thank you for sharing your knowledge with parents and for bringing passion to your work to support families. Whether you’re guiding moms-to-be, supporting breastfeeding parents, or teaching families how to make nutritious meals, your work makes a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the families you serve. 💕


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¡Feliz Día del Nutricionista Dietista Registrado! 🥳 Hoy celebramos a los increíbles Nutricionistas Dietistas Registrados (RDN) que ayudan a las familias a vivir vidas más sanas y activas con el poder de la alimentación y la nutrición. 🥗💕

Para los RDN de y en otras partes: gracias por compartir su conocimiento con las familias y por acompañarlas con tanta pasión. Ya sea que estén guiando a futuras mamás, apoyando a personas que amamantan o enseñando a las familias cómo preparar comidas nutritivas, su labor tiene un impacto duradero en la salud y el bienestar de las familias a las que apoyan. 💕

03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we honor all of the accomplishments and efforts of women all around the world. We are all in this together, so let’s take a moment to celebrate with one another💗

Tag a strong woman in your life that you admire in the comments below! Visit www.signupwic.com to find a WIC agency near you.

03/05/2026

When IBCLCs are integrated into WIC programs, families receive evidence-based care that improves outcomes and strengthens confidence.

Investing in IBCLCs is investing in WIC performance, equity, and maternal-child health.

Tag an IBCLC who makes a difference in your program.

02/28/2026

Beets are more than a vibrantly colored winter vegetable. They're a nutrient powerhouse! Beets are a great source of folate for a healthy pregnancy, fiber for good digestion, and iron to help fight tiredness. They even help support a healthy heart and blood pressure. 🫀

Enjoy them roasted until sweet and tender, blended into a smoothie, or chopped fresh onto a salad. Remember, you can use your WIC benefits for fresh or canned beets! 🥫

If you’re looking for a comforting and warm recipe, here’s one that highlights root vegetables like beets: https://choosehomemade.org/recipes/root-veggie-stew-with-dumplings/


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Los betabeles son más que un vegetal de invierno de color vibrante. ¡Son una potencia nutricional! Los betabeles son una excelente fuente de folato para un embarazo saludable, fibra para una buena digestión y hierro para ayudar a combatir el cansancio. Incluso ayudan a mantener el corazón y la presión arterial saludables. 🫀

Disfrútelas asadas hasta que estén dulces y tiernas, licuadas en un batido o picadas frescas en una ensalada. ¡Recuerde que puede usar los beneficios que WIC le da para comprar betabeles frescos o enlatados! 🥫

Si busca una receta reconfortante y cálida, aquí tiene una que destaca los vegetales de raíz como los betabeles: https://choosehomemade.org/es/recetas/sopa-de-verduras-con-dumplings/

02/27/2026

Come to the Waukesha Public Library for a special Hello Saturday performance this week by Kohl's Wild Theater! 🎭🐾 Program Room A/B at 10:00 AM this Saturday for music, laughs, learning, and more.

We've got a special Hello Saturday performance this week by Kohl's Wild Theater! 🎭🐾 Join us in Program Room A/B at 10:00 AM this Saturday for music, laughs, learning, and more.