Denver Health WIC

02/20/2026

💖 Cut out paper hearts.
💖 On each heart, write something you love or appreciate about a family member.
💖 Hang the hearts in unexpected places where you'll see them every day.

This is a wonderful way to remind each other how much you’re loved, all month long. 💕

02/19/2026

Did you know that can reduce the risk of heart disease? Improved heart health is one of the many breastfeeding benefits for moms. U.S. Breastfeeding Committee - USBC

02/19/2026

Have you noticed that your toddler is suddenly nursing more than before?

[Image Description] Photo of a toddler smiling. Text next to the photo reads, "Even a toddler who doesn't nurse often anymore will breastfeed with increased frequency during periods of sickness or stress. Got a cold? Moving to a new home? Starting a new daycare? Expect more nursing." The La Leche League USA logo is below the text.

02/18/2026

As your child grows, offering a variety of foods helps them get the vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. You don’t have to do it perfectly every day. Small steps add up to big nutritional wins! 🙌

For more helpful guidance on building balanced meals, check out this resource from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/nutrition/Pages/Making-Healthy-Food-Choices.aspx

And remember, WIC is here to help you fill your kitchen with wholesome, nourishing options for the whole family!

02/17/2026

🎬 Casting Call from InJoy Health Education

InJoy Health Education is looking for families to be featured in upcoming educational videos.

👶 Infant & Child Safety Videos
Diverse parents and families with children ages 4 and under. Topics include:
• First Aid
• Pet Safety
• Safe Toys by Age
• Screen Safety

🤰 Birth Education Videos
Pregnant parents who are comfortable filming their birth experience for educational purposes.

💛 Pregnant & Postpartum Parents
Parents willing to share their personal experience with Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders.

Participants receive:
• Up to $500 per full filming day
• Up to $1,500 for a full birth story
• A professional copy of the video you appear in

Interested? Apply here:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f3ad10c9fd7d45059f5e13aa7b64f0f7

02/14/2026

Dear WIC parents,

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is all about love, and that includes the love you pour into your family every single day. Take a moment today to remember: You are strong. You are capable. And with WIC, you have a community behind you.

What you do matters, and we see you. We're here to assist you, cheer you on, and help your family thrive—not just today, but all year long.

With love,
Your friends at WIC ❤️

02/13/2026

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/

02/11/2026

A recent article claimed that formula is the “secret to marriage equality.” That framing misses the point.

Breastfeeding is biological. Inequality is built into our systems. Feeding at the breast does not create imbalance - lack of support does.

Equality in a partnership is about how the work is shared, not about who feeds the baby.

It’s about:
• Who takes parental leave
• Who handles night wakings beyond feeding
• Who cooks, cleans, and schedules appointments
• Who carries the invisible mental load

Breastfeeding families do not need to water down breastfeeding to find balance. They need real support. The real conversation should include:
• Paid parental leave
• Strong workplace protections
• Access to lactation support
• Postpartum mental health care
• Protection from social isolation

When families have support, they find their own rhythm.

Formula is an important option. Every family deserves informed choice. But saying breastfeeding blocks equality shifts responsibility away from policy and onto mothers.

Equality won’t come from replacing breastmilk. It will come from strengthening the systems that support families.

02/11/2026

Ever wonder what helps your blood clot when you get a cut or keeps your bones strong? It’s Vitamin K, an essential nutrient! Vitamin K is especially important for growing babies, which is why newborns receive a shot of it right after birth. 👶

You can find Vitamin K in many vegetables, like spinach, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower! 🥦 Need a tasty way to use these winter veggies? Try this simple Basic Quiche recipe that’s perfect for loading up with vegetables: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/basic-quiche.

Use your WIC benefits to grab fresh or frozen greens and make healthy eating deliciously easy! Learn more at www.signupwic.com/about

02/11/2026

Did someone say FREE?!? 😄 Check out this list of all the free days for Denver area museums, zoos, and other attractions!
https://www.milehighmamas.com/blog/2025/12/20/denver-free-days-2026-your-ultimate-guide-to-free-museums-zoo-days-attractions/?fbclid=IwY2xjawP4qadleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBuhEgo4KYXc_0LZkaYG0q3B4W8Vy5_YyDJzlh0IUeriGskwQWv9Pgh6cD1w_aem_cOJU3j4n10-rt1LQY40hZw

02/09/2026

WeeCycle can help with diapers or wipes. Here is a list of distribution events happen in the next month. Everything is free and available to anyone in need! * Reservations are required at the events noted below. Visit our website to reserve your time: weecycle.org/distribution

🟠 Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. La Alma Rec Center (1325 W. 11th Ave., Denver) *Reservation required
🟠 Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Broomfield Commons (13200 Sheridan Blvd., Broomfield). *Please note that the food provided by Community Food Shares is for Broomfield County Residents only. WeeCycle will serve anyone at this event, regardless of where you live.
🟠 Friday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lalo Delgado (3201 W. Arizona Ave., Denver) *Reservations required
🟠 Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Barnum Rec Center (360 Ho**er St., Denver) *Reservations required
🟠 Friday, Feb. 20 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City)
🟠 Saturday, Feb. 21 from 12:45 to 3 p.m. at North Middle School (12095 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora) *Reservations required
🟠 Tuesday, February 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Commerce City / 72nd Ave. RTD station (3838 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City) *Reservations required
🟠 Friday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mile Hi Church (9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood) *Reservations required

Do you need help with diapers, wipes or formula? Here is a list of our distribution events this month. Everything is free and available to anyone in need!

* Reservations are required at the events noted below. Visit our website to reserve your time: weecycle.org/distribution

🟠 Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bruce Randolph School (3955 Steele St., Denver) *Reservation required
🟠 Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (9200 W. 10th Ave., Lakewood)
🟠 Friday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at National Western Complex (5115 Race Ct., Denver) *Reservation required
🟠 Monday, Feb. 9 from 12 to 1 p.m. Solid Rock CommUnity Food Pantry (3219 S. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs)
🟠 Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. La Alma Rec Center (1325 W. 11th Ave., Denver) *Reservation required
🟠 Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Broomfield Commons (13200 Sheridan Blvd., Broomfield). *Please note that the food provided by Community Food Shares is for Broomfield County Residents only. WeeCycle will serve anyone at this event, regardless of where you live.
🟠 Friday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lalo Delgado (3201 W. Arizona Ave., Denver) *Reservations required
🟠 Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Barnum Rec Center (360 Ho**er St., Denver) *Reservations required
🟠 Friday, Feb. 20 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City)
🟠 Saturday, Feb. 21 from 12:45 to 3 p.m. at North Middle School (12095 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora) *Reservations required
🟠 Tuesday, February 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Commerce City / 72nd Ave. RTD station (3838 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City) *Reservations required
🟠 Friday, Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mile Hi Church (9077 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood) *Reservations required

02/07/2026

Did you know your local library has more than books for your family? Beyond amazing books, many libraries offer free educational programs, internet and computer access, community events and classes, and quiet spaces to read, learn, and connect. 📖 🖥️

Next time you’re looking for a family outing, consider exploring your neighborhood library! 📚

Find a public library near you: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/CommunityServices/find-libraries.aspx