Dorchester North/Mattapan WIC Program

11/21/2025

Pregnancy Benefits! You don’t have to wait until you have your baby to apply for WIC—you can enroll as soon as you know you’re pregnant! 🤰🏻🤰🏽🤰🏿 Whether you’re expecting, have a baby, or have little ones under age 5, WIC is here for YOU!
We offer prenatal nutrition, healthcare referrals, peer support, breastfeeding education, and more. Get started on your WIC journey today! Apply online @ https://ow.ly/Xmph50THaw4
As soon as you know, Let us know!

11/21/2025

Kids under 5 need lots of time for play! Running, jumping, dancing, and exploring help build muscles and coordination. Therefore, aim for at least 3 hours of active play spread throughout the day. Join in with them whenever possible for even more fun! What activities do you enjoy with your kids? Share in the comments! https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-kids-infographic

11/18/2025

👶 Foster families qualify for WIC!

Foster kids under 5 are automatically eligible. 💜

Many families believe enrolling in WIC might take resources away from other families but that’s not the case. There is no limit to the number of families who can receive WIC benefits! Learn how WIC can support your family at https://tinyurl.com/bdapj3w5

11/18/2025

✨ 🔜 NEXT UPCOMING EVENT – THIS FRIDAY!
Mattapan Community Turkey Day Giveaway
Hosted by Underground Legacy

📍 1379 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
📅 Friday, November 22nd
⏰ 1 PM – 3 PM
✔️ Open to all — No ID required

Please share with any families who may benefit! 🧡

➡️ If you can’t make this one, the picture below has other locations offering food distribution — all with no ID required.

11/18/2025

🦃 FREE TURKEY GIVEAWAY — NOV 22

📍 Greater Love Tabernacle Church
101 Nightingale St., Dorchester

🎟 Tickets Required (Limited!)
📞 774-244-7015

🎫 Pick Up Tickets Tonight: 11/18/2025 7–9 PM
📍 1 Westinghouse Plaza, Hyde Park

Please share with the community! 🧡

11/18/2025

Involving your little ones in the kitchen is a great way to encourage them to help you--and to try new foods! Have them help wash produce in the sink, sprinkle spices on food, or be the official "taste tester!" Reach out to your WIC nutritionist if you have questions about feeding your kids. https://healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Kitchen-Safety.aspx

11/18/2025

Babies need iron for healthy brain development. Foods like pureed meats, beans, and iron fortified cereals can help! Pair iron-rich foods with fruits or veggies high in Vitamin C to help your baby absorb iron better. If you have questions, reach out to your WIC nutritionist or health care provider. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Starting-Solid-Foods.aspx

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

🦃✨ 5th Annual Worrell Turkey Drive! ✨🦃

Saturday, November 15

The Worrell Turkey Drive is back for its 5th year — spreading warmth and giving across Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury!

🗓️ Schedule & Locations:

• 8 AM: Mattapan Teen Center (BGCB) – 1341 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan

• 9 AM: Gallivan Community Center – 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan

• 10 AM: Franklin Field – 91 Clayton St, Dorchester

• 11 AM: Franklin Hill – Almont St, Dorchester

• 12 PM: The Mix – 525 Talbot Ave, Dorchester

• 1 PM: Thumbprint Realty – 472 Washington St, Dorchester

• 2 PM: Deliverance Temple Worship Center – 232 Columbia Rd, Dorchester

• 3 PM: Grove Hall – Washington St & Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester

• 4 PM: Trotter School Playground – 155 Humboldt Ave, Dorchester

• 5 PM: Hannon Playground – 621 Metropolitan Ave, Roxbury

💜 Dorchester North / Mattapan WIC is proud to share this community event and encourage families to stop by any of the locations listed above.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Not to be confused with Memorial Day; which honors those who died while in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, and recognizes those veterans who are currently living. How are you honoring our veterans today?

11/08/2025

If your SNAP benefits have been impacted, you may still be eligible for WIC! 👶🍎 WIC provides healthy food, nutrition support, and referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. Check your eligibility and apply online today! ➡️ https://www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online

11/08/2025

If your SNAP benefits have been impacted, you may still be eligible for WIC! 👶🍎

WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition support, breastfeeding guidance, and referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five.

💻 Check your eligibility and apply online today! ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/bdapj3w5