WIC-Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department

11/06/2025

The leaves are falling 🍂, there’s a chilly breeze in the air 🌬️, and your family is gearing up for autumn temps and activities! 🍁
Gather together at the table this soup season with a cozy, delicious egg drop soup recipe for the whole family: https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-drop-soup/

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¡Las hojas están cayendo 🍂, hay una brisa fresca en el aire 🌬️, y su familia se prepara para las temperaturas y actividades otoñales! 🍁
Júntense en la mesa esta temporada y disfruten de una reconfortante y deliciosa receta de sopa de huevo para toda la familia: https://thewoksoflife.com/egg-drop-soup/

11/05/2025

Below is a partial list of food and meal distribution sites in Lincoln.

SNAP SHUTDOWN - Without SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) benefits, thousands of our neighbors are facing food insecurity and hunger. If this affects you or your loved ones, below is a partial list of food and meal distribution sites. If you are fortunate enough not to need food assistance, please donate food or funds to these organizations (and share this post):
(1) Food Bank of Lincoln www.lincolnfoodbank.org
(2) Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach: hot meals to stay or go; food pantry https://www.mtko.org/
(3) Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties and The Gathering Place: hot meals to stay or go https://www.communityactionatwork.org/programs/hunger-relief-healthy-food-access/the-gathering-place-soup-kitchen.html
(4) Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska: food pantry, breakfast and lunch programs https://csshope.org/
(5) The Salvation Army - Lincoln, Nebraska: food pantry https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ne/lincoln/potter-street-corps/
(6) FoodNet: food distribution through a network of churches foodnetlincoln.org/sites
(7) We Can Do This. We feed kids on the weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska https://wecandothislincoln.org/donate/
(8 ) Lincoln Parks & Recreation F Street Recreation: evening meals for kids 2 - 18; meals; evening meals for seniors 60+ https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-Facilities/Recreation-Centers/FstRecCenter
(9) Center for People: food pantry centerforpeople.org
(10) Aging Partners/ADRCNebraska: meals at senior centers
(11) Good Neighbor Community Center: food pantry https://www.gncclincoln.org/programs.html
(12) Call 2-1-1: A free, statewide resource line that connects callers with food, housing, and financial assistance programs.
(13) Little Free Pantries: curbside neighborhood food pantries, location list = https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?fbclid=IwY2xjawN1ioxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1aXdsSllqcmhFbGpnRFFUAR7k0SRBa-5d0bRjCiRV_NIETVnZYuADKyBgvqmQfBGFu57phbQB3PlTCWH3_A_aem_1JvF5W73Aom-lLCIJ8rYDg&mid=1II6w31vg5chpz9WWFiGBXg1QCdd2IoA&ll=40.815256563694284%2C-96.67999554999999&z=12
(14) Muchachos Restaurant: free quesadillas and give and take pantry https://www.yomuchacho.com/

11/05/2025

Check out this searchable map to find food resources near you.

Find food resources near you

To make it easier for our community to find food during times of increased need, we’ve created a searchable map that brings together most local food resources in one place. This interactive food resource map includes food pantries, FoodNet sites, free meal locations and little free pantries. Each listing includes location, hours and days of operation, so you can easily find what’s closest to you. View the map at lincoln.ne.gov/Health.

11/05/2025

November marks —a time dedicated to acknowledging the history, honoring the traditions, and celebrating the contributions of Indigenous and Native American people.
At WIC, we strive to make every family feel heard, seen, valued, and supported. We’re committed to supporting families with nutritious foods and culturally relevant resources that honor traditional practices and strengthen our communities. 🧡
Find a WIC clinic near you and check out this guide on breastfeeding for Native American and Alaska Native Families: https://signupwic.com/resources/guide-to-breastfeeding-american-indian-alaska-native-families

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En noviembre, celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Indígena Estadounidense , un tiempo dedicado a reconocer la historia, honrar las tradiciones, y celebrar las contribuciones de los pueblos indígenas y nativos estadounidenses.
En WIC, nos esforzamos para que todas las familias se sientan escuchadas, vistas, valoradas y apoyadas. Estamos comprometidos a brindarles a las familias alimentos nutritivos y recursos culturalmente relevantes que honren las prácticas tradicionales y fortalezcan nuestras comunidades. 🧡
Encuentre una clínica del WIC cercana y eche un vistazo a esta Guía sobre Lactancia Materna para Familias Nativas Estadounidenses y de Alaska: https://ninawc.org/page-1075156/12175854

11/03/2025

Take a look at this week's distribution schedule! ⬇️

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from LLCHD WIC! No tricks this year, just a few healthy tips to consider as you and your family celebrate!

🧡 Eat a balanced meal before you go trick-or-treating. Having a tummy full of nutritious foods may reduce the desire to over-snack on candy!
💜 Try to keep candy to 1-2 pieces per day. This is a great opportunity to teach your children about moderation and the importance of healthy food choices!
💚Bring a smaller bag trick-or-treating. By using a smaller container, this ends up being a smaller stash of candy to work through. They will also be able to visit more houses if they only take one piece from each house to keep the fun going all night long!

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

10/30/2025

Looking forward to watching your little one trick-or-treat but not excited to watch them feast on candy all night? Send them off with bellies full of spooky snacks to help cut back!

How To Make The Perfect Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board: before sending your kids out trick-or-treating, treat them to a fun, spooky, and delicious Halloween snack board to help fill them up before their bags (and bellies) are filled with candy!

10/29/2025

Did you know? 🤔 Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones, keep your teeth healthy, and support your muscles and nerves. 💪

The WIC food package includes milk, yogurt, and cheese to support your calcium intake—you can also opt for dairy-free alternatives like non-dairy milk if you or your child has dietary restrictions!

Want more nutrition tips and healthy recipes? Connect with WIC for helpful resources or chat with a WIC dietitian for personalized advice. 💖

Find a WIC clinic near you: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

10/28/2025

Cooler weather is here! 🍂 That means cozy family nights, soup season recipes, and fresh fall produce at your local farmer’s market or grocery store! 🍏

This season, try making a big pot of vegetable soup 🍲 with your family’s favorite fall produce like this Texas WIC recipe for Minestrone soup: https://texaswic.org/recipes/hearty-minestrone-italian-vegetable-soup

10/23/2025

It’s corn! 🌽 A big lump with k***s, it has the juice! 🍿I can’t imagine a more beautiful thing! 🎶

Not only is corn tasty, it also helps support your gut and digestive health since corn contains both soluble and insoluble fiber! 🙌

Soluble fiber breaks down and forms a gel in your intestines and can help regulate blood sugar levels and cholesterol. Insoluble fiber does not break down which means the corn kernel outer shells pass through your digestive system and can act as a prebiotic which can support a healthy gut microbiome!

What are your favorite ways to eat corn in the fall?

10/22/2025

When your child has a food allergy the scariest thing on Halloween isn't ghosts or goblins. Follow these tips to help keep your Little safe this Halloween.

Every year, millions of children look forward to Halloween, planning their costumes and anticipating loads of candy. But kids with food allergy (and their parents) must approach Halloween with caution—and diligent label reading!

10/21/2025

Your local WIC staff wearing pink to honor all who have been impacted by breast cancer. 🩷

Did you know that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast cancer? "This association is so strong that Lancet reported in 2016 that the current rates of breastfeeding directly prevent nearly 20,000 deaths from breast cancer every year, and an additional 20,000 lives would be saved annually by scaling up breastfeeding practices worldwide." Read more here: https://www.bcrf.org/about-breast-cancer/breastfeeding-breast-cancer-risk/