Sixteenth Street WIC

Sixteenth Street WIC Sixteenth Street WIC is here to help support & improve your family’s health with nutritious foods, education, and breastfeeding support.

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03/15/2026

We're celebrating nutrition this month! 🎉

Lexi, RDN with the WIC Program, loves helping families reach their nutrition milestones, from breastfeeding and welcoming a new baby to supporting growing families and navigating picky eating phases.

Watch her full message below! What stage is your family at? Share with us in the comments!

03/13/2026

Healthy eating doesn't have to be perfect to make a difference. 💜
WIC Dietitian Kim shares why doing your best with nutrition is more than enough.
Watch the video for simple, practical tips that fit real life.

03/11/2026

Have questions about feeding your family? 🥦

Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and WIC staff are here to help!
We’re proud to have trusted experts who support families with practical guidance making healthy choices feel easier and more doable every day.

In honor of RDN Day, our very own Camen is sharing a few simple, real-life nutrition tips to help your family thrive.
Watch the video to learn more!

03/10/2026

With updated WIC food packages, creating balanced, nourishing meals just got easier and more flexible. ✨

WIC Nutrition Services Coordinator & RDN, Kaila breaks down what’s new starting April 19 and shares simple ways to make the most of your benefits.

Save this video for your next grocery trip! 🛒

Beans + spinach = a delicious combo 🥬🫘Here’s a quick and easy dinner recipe that brings together the best of both worlds...
03/06/2026

Beans + spinach = a delicious combo 🥬🫘

Here’s a quick and easy dinner recipe that brings together the best of both worlds. Grab your little helpers, wash your hands, and follow along to make our WIC-approved Cozy White Bean and Spinach Soup.

Find the full recipe here:
https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/recipe/cozy-white-bean-and-spinach-soup

03/05/2026

Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are considered the gold standard in lactation support.​

They help families with pregnancy tips, getting a good latch, and common breastfeeding challenges.​

Here’s a special message from our very own Katrina, State WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Coordinator. ​

Drop a 💜 in the comments to help us celebrate IBCLCs and all of the WIC breastfeeding staff!​

03/03/2026

This month, we’re focusing on mindfulness. ​

Nutrition doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s about pausing and choosing what helps fuel your body best.​

Hear from Robyn, WIC Director at the Juneau Adams WIC Program as she shares why mindful eating matters.​

Watch the video to learn more!​

03/02/2026

WIC staff across Wisconsin are excited to celebrate nutrition with you this month! 🎉​

Jenni, Family Health Manager at La Crosse County Health Department and RDN, shares encouraging words about how WIC supports families and helps keep everyone .​

What’s your favorite WIC tip? Share in the comments below!

03/01/2026

As parents, we know that even the smallest food wins are worth celebrating. 🎉​

Try this easy tip: At snack time, pair a new fruit or veggie with something your child already loves, like celery sticks with their favorite peanut butter.​

Do you have a go-to tip that helps your kids explore new foods? Drop it in the comments and help another parent out!

03/01/2026

Como padres, sabemos que incluso los logros más pequeños con la comida merecen celebrarse. 🎉​

Prueba este consejo sencillo: a la hora del snack, combina una fruta o verdura nueva con algo que a tu hijo ya le encanta, como apio con su mantequilla de maní favorita.​

¿Tienes algún consejo que ayude a tus hijos a probar nuevos alimentos? ¡Compártelo en los comentarios y ayuda a otro padre o madre!

Ever get to the store and forget which foods are WIC-approved?The WIC Shopping Guide shows approved foods by category an...
02/25/2026

Ever get to the store and forget which foods are WIC-approved?
The WIC Shopping Guide shows approved foods by category and includes helpful tips for using your benefits, so shopping feels easier and faster. You can look at it before you shop or while you’re in the aisle.

Check it out here ➡https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p4/p44578.pdf

¿Alguna vez has llegado a la tienda y se te olvida qué alimentos están aprobados por WIC?La Guía de Compras de WIC muest...
02/25/2026

¿Alguna vez has llegado a la tienda y se te olvida qué alimentos están aprobados por WIC?
La Guía de Compras de WIC muestra los alimentos aprobados por categoría e incluye consejos útiles para usar tus beneficios, para que comprar sea más fácil y rápido. Puedes revisarla antes de ir a la tienda o mientras estás haciendo las compras.
Léelo aquí
➡️https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p4/p44578s.pdf

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