Summit County WIC

12/23/2025

This week's recipe is courtesy of and is perfect for a side dish for the holidays. This Fall Vegetable Salad is colorful, delicious, and full of vitamins and fiber! Try this one out for your next gathering, and let us know what you think!

Link to recipe:
https://cookingmatters.org/recipes/fall-vegetable-salad/

12/22/2025

Vitamin A is famous for its role in keeping our vision sharp, but it’s also a superstar for overall growth, embryo development, and a strong immune system.
The good news is that Vitamin A-rich foods are often at their peak during the colder months! Think of those bright orange and dark leafy greens: carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash, spinach, and collard greens.
Your WIC benefits make it easier to bring these healthy, colorful foods to your family's table. Reach out to WIC for more information and nutrition tips for your family: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

"The Satter Approach to Feeding" by Ellyn Satter:

"My mission is to show parents how to make feeding practical, positive, and joyful for them and their children. We want our children to eat well and grow up to be healthy. I know now that the way to achieve children’s wellness is to let them feel good about their eating."

12/17/2025

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to make warm, nourishing meals that your whole family can enjoy! Get ideas with our winter weather favorites using WIC-approved foods:
🥣 Oatmeal, grits, or cream of wheat with your favorite toppings (fresh or frozen fruit with your favorite milk OR cheese and an egg on top for a savory option)
🍚 Rice and beans, canned or dried, with your favorite seasonings (you could cook your rice in broth for extra flavor!)
🍜 Soups and stews using your family’s favorite veggies (you can add in beans or whole grain pasta to boost the nutrition of your recipe)
What are your family’s favorite winter meals? 🍲 Share in the comments!

12/15/2025

We are so happy to share that the Produce Perks SNAP Matching Program is confirmed and fully funded for our Market through March 31st, 2026!

This continued funding ensures that all customers using SNAP/EBT can continue to DOUBLE THEIR DOLLARS when buying fresh, local fruits and vegetables all winter long. This is reassuring news for both our SNAP/EBT customers and the viability of our local farms!

Exchange your SNAP/EBT dollars into redeemable market tokens, and we will continue to match them dollar-for-dollar (up to $25 per market day) to purchase fresh, local fruits and vegetables with produce perks.

Visit the CVFM Welcome Booth inside Old Trail School on Saturdays to exchange your benefit into redeemable tokens with our participating vendors.

Thank you to all who advocate for these vital federal food assistance programs!

See you tomorrow, indoors at Old Trail School!

📅 Day: Saturday Dec 13th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

12/15/2025

Whether it gets snowy where you call home or stays warm, there are fun winter activities you can do with the little ones in your life!
Here are some cozy and active winter activity ideas:
❄️ Bundle up and make snow castles with recycled containers like reusable, rectangular baby wipe containers or sand castle supplies
📚Take a trip to your local library to check out your favorite seasonal books
🍿Build a pillow and blanket fort to watch your favorite movie or show in
☃️Make a snowman or snow animal together

12/11/2025

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Summit County Public Health recommends people not eat raw cake batter, cookie
dough and other doughs, whether they come from a mix or are made from scratch.
Flour and other ingredients can contain harmful bacteria that are only killed during
the cooking process. Children are especially vulnerable to serious foodborne illness.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄?
- 1 in 6 Americans get a foodborne illness each year.
- 97 percent of consumers failed to wash their hands properly when preparing a meal
- Children under age 4 are 4.5 times more likely to get sick from contaminated food compared to adults.

12/11/2025

This week's recipe is courtesy of . This is a homemade pumpkin pie recipe is super easy and delicious! This recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next gathering. Have your littles help by mixing ingredients to include them in the process. Try this one out, and let us know what you think!

Link to recipe:
https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/easy-pumpkin-pie/

12/08/2025

Dried beans are the WIC-approved food of the month! Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, beans are a budget friendly superhero for your family's meals. Just one cup of dried beans becomes about three cups cooked!
💡 Plan Ahead for Easy Meals: Cook a big batch on your day off! Then, use your ready-to-go beans all week long. They're perfect for tacos, stews, salads, and more!
Learn more about dried beans and how to cook them: https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-i-do-with/beans

12/05/2025

All SCPH WIC offices will be closed from 8 am-12:30 pm today.

12/03/2025

Get ready for the holidays with some sweet treats to share with friends and family this season! 🍪 Baking with kids can be a fun bonding activity and can also help them learn baking measurements and steps, practice fine motor skills, and how to read recipes! 🌟
Check out these recipes for desserts using WIC ingredients: www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/recipes/desserts.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1763588161585400&usg=AOvVaw33yfNDqVucSBduliyB_Mfq