WIC-Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department

12/22/2025

Food distribution with Food Bank of Lincoln around the holidays!

🫛🥑 We'll be distributing food at the following locations this week, December 22-27.

‼Please note: The Food Bank of Lincoln will be closed on both 12/24 and 12/25 to celebrate the holiday!

To view the full December schedule, visit the link in the comments👇

12/19/2025

Did you know good hand washing is your child's first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses? 🫧 It helps protect them from everything from the common cold and the flu to more serious infections.



Learn more about why handwashing is important for your child’s health: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hand-washing.html

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

Traveling with your breastfeeding baby can feel overwhelming, but it’s totally doable with a little preparation. And WIC can help!

Use these tips to make your holiday travel smoother for you and your baby: https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/breastfeeding/travel-recommendations.html

12/12/2025

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Know a family who could use extra support during pregnancy or postpartum? We’re highlighting prenatal and postpartum resources to help families feel supported, informed, and connected.

📍Lincoln - View Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln's After Delivery Healthcare resource list https://www.healthylincoln.org/what-we-do/healthy-pregnancy/after-delivery-healthcare.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawOpNLpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFGOFBlTWl5MThrdVRpaFMxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuHWZxebq0QtASzQK4orYFbvdIm9yZixKQ2kav4NWBmb_Op3sgTFGE5R0e9R_aem_qX-IHu9RH3QK1QP6YpDZxg

📍Omaha -
View MilkWorks Omaha Postpartum Resource list https://milkworks.org/file_download/inline/3bd0a6de-a2e7-450b-bd51-7d4b443fde0c

View Omaha Better Birth Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Newborn Resource list https://omahabetterbirth.org/resources/

📍Grand Island - View the Grand Island Community Pregnancy & Postpartum Resource Guidehttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/6525b77853ae6c68f5c76707/t/684c44837081ed6461a5a535/1749828965317/202506_GI_YWCA_Maternity_FINAL20250612.pdf

12/11/2025

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

12/10/2025

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Looking for fun and active ways to engage kids over the winter? Our At Home Resources web page offers hundreds of suggestions like outdoor winter activities for kids, indoor gardening fun, interactive videos from Go Noodle, and making health and tasty Christmas snacks. Enjoy! https://www.healthylincoln.org/what-we-do/healthyschools/school-wellness-resources/at-home-resources.html

12/09/2025

When you’re preparing holiday meals, let your kids help in the kitchen! Review this article for some great age-appropriate cooking tasks: sm.eatright.org/holidaycookingwkids

12/08/2025

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! 🩹💪 A perfect time to remember that early immunizations help children build immunity before they are exposed to germs that can make them very sick.



Vaccines are one of our most powerful tools to prevent life-threatening diseases. That's why most childhood vaccines are recommended during your baby's first 12 to 18 months of life.



Have questions about which vaccines your child needs? You're not alone! Check out this helpful resource from AAP to see what's recommended before age 6: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Your-Babys-First-Vaccines.aspx

12/05/2025

December's Nutrient Highlight is Vitamin A! This vitamin plays and important role in the immune system and eye health. It can be found in most yellow/orange fruits and vegetables like sweet potatoes or cantaloupe. It is also in most leafy greens like spinach or kale.
Learn more at USDA's Eye on Nutrition: https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/eye-nutrition-vitamin

12/04/2025

Is your baby getting enough breastmilk? Your newborn should feed every 2 to 3 hours, wet at least 6 diapers a day, and steadily gain weight after the first few weeks. Your pediatrician can weigh your baby at every visit.

12/02/2025

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