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02/20/2026

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/

02/19/2026

IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods (“Initiative Foods”) is recalling one lot of the “Tippy Toes” brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree (“Product”) due to elevated levels of patulin.

The “Best By” (expiration) date is found on the bottom of each plastic tub. The recalled Product will have a date stamped as “BB 07/17/2026.” The package is also marked with the package code “INIA0120

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/if-copack-llc-dba-initiative-foods-recalls-tippy-toes-brand-apple-pear-banana-because-possible?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&fbclid=IwY2xjawQD-tNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSazdCalR3YXd1NGk2aWJvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm_i8bJZHWwwI8m4zygtcMEA_Q8E6QJaXYFn91-ghJkKSf1XcuUJhkT2odFH_aem_YqW5-UHGfq2ib_JgiWlGTQ

02/19/2026

Tomorrow!
Free Community Food Pantry- Pull Up
Join us for a Food Pantry event!
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2025
🕘 Line Up: 3:00 PM line begins on Nimons Street
🕙 Distribution: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at door on Nimons!
📍 Location: 3145 Russell Street door on Nimons Side.
Hosted by The Neighb - MI. Come and get necessary free groceries until supplies last for your family!

Volunteers Needed: We are thankful for our community volunteers that help to make this happen. Please arrive Thursday at 3:30pm.
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02/19/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like East Side Soup Kitchen, Laborers Local 1098, The Caring Closet, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and works to ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️

02/18/2026

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

02/17/2026

❤️ February is American Heart Month! ❤️Your heart works hard for you every single day, and during pregnancy and postpartum, it’s supporting both you and your little one. Choosing nutritious foods is one of the best ways to take care of your heart.

With WIC, you can get benefits to support you and your little one’s health, such as nutritious foods, healthcare referrals, breastfeeding support, and more! WIC is available to those who are pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 months after the end of a pregnancy), or breastfeeding (up to the infant’s first birthday), plus infants and children under age 5.

To learn more about how WIC can support you, visit www.signupwic.com/about.

02/16/2026

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

Looking for a simple, sweet way to celebrate connection as a family? Try this heartfelt activity:

💖 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. 💕

02/12/2026

Healthy teeth are an important part of your child's overall health! 🦷 This Children's Dental Health Month, celebrate bright smiles and building great habits. Small steps every day can prevent cavities and keep your child feeling confident and strong. Good oral health starts early!

Learn more about keeping your child’s teeth healthy: https://childrensdentalhealth.com/february-national-childrens-dental-health-month/ ,-did-you-know

Need help finding dental care? Your local WIC clinic can help connect you to dental resources in your community. Find a clinic: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

02/10/2026

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

02/10/2026

🍎 Food Distributions This Week 🥔

Check out this calendar 🗓️ to see when and where the food distributions are in Saginaw County this week.

Big thank you to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and their many community partners like Delta College, Radiant Church of God, DC House of Blessings, Faith Lutheran Church, Old Town Christian Outreach and many others for helping keep our community fed!

If you’re in need of assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to be connected to 211 Northeast Michigan, our community resource line.

If you’re able, please consider donating at https://bit.ly/NourishmentForNeighbors. All funds stay local by helping to stock local pantries, fill emergency food boxes and works to ensure that no neighbor is left hungry. ❤️