WIC South Central Massachusetts

11/14/2025

Colostrum, your first milk, is so helpful – especially if your baby is born prematurely. Even though it comes in very small drops, it is packed with important nutrients and antibodies to help boost your baby’s immune system. This is why it is called "liquid gold!"

Colostrum: Your Baby's First Meal https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Colostrum-Your-Babys-First-Meal.aspx

11/13/2025

FYI — Formula recall for ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula!

Please note that the Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Program does not issue this formula.

For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/WuSa50XpL9S.

Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism - Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

11/13/2025

Great new for WIC families!🤩

Congress has passed a bill to end the 43-day government shutdown and fully fund WIC for fiscal year 2026, preserving the program’s fruit and vegetable benefits. NWA President & CEO Georgia Machell welcomed the stability this brings to millions of families and WIC staff, while urging lawmakers to s...

11/12/2025

DYK you can sign up for WIC while you’re pregnant. And you can receive some amazing benefits too, like healthy food, healthcare referrals, and breastfeeding support. At WIC, we focus on early pregnancy health, ensuring a healthier start for all newborns. From pregnancy to your baby’s 5th birthday, we’ve got moms and little ones covered! As soon as you know, let us know! https://ow.ly/mici50SPtxw

11/12/2025

Here are the latest updates on November benefits in Massachusetts.

• MA moved quickly to issue full November SNAP payments to households that initially missed their deposit amid the shutdown.

• These funds remain active and available to use; participants with payments on their EBT cards should continue to use them to purchase food.

• Remaining SNAP households will receive their full November benefits this week (November 10–14) on their normal payment date.

• The MA Department of Transitional Assistance will continue to monitor developments and share updates.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WQq4Ax

11/10/2025

😒Do you have dental issues that need to be addressed?

🦷 The Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation is holding a FREE Adult Dental Clinic called Mission of Mercy (MOM) on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the DCU Center in Worcester for uninsured and underserved communities.

☑️ Patients do not need to pre-register, and the following treatments will be administered by licensed dental professionals: extractions, fillings, limited root canals (front teeth only), X-rays, fluoride varnish, and oral health education.

🚪Doors open at 6:30 am, and we plan to serve 300 patients on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more at massdental.org/mom.

Thank you to our top corporate sponsors, Delta Dental of Massachusetts, Altus Dental, and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health

11/10/2025

Curious where weight gain goes during pregnancy? It's all part of the incredible journey of growing your baby and preparing your body for delivery! Healthy weight gain during pregnancy supports your baby’s growth, increases blood supply, increases energy needs, and so much more. If you have questions about weight gain during pregnancy, contact your WIC nutritionist or health care provider. https://ow.ly/FyPa50QapSk

11/07/2025

If your SNAP benefits have been impacted, you may still be eligible for WIC! WIC provides free 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!➡️ www.mass.gov/apply-for-wic-online

11/06/2025

Have you scheduled your postpartum check-up yet? Most providers recommend returning for a check-up about 6 weeks after you've delivered your baby. This is a great opportunity to follow up on any healing discomfort, changes in mental health, family planning, physical activity guidance, and more! You may be focused on taking care of your new baby, but it's really important to take care of yourself, too! https://ow.ly/fUBK50PI0qo

11/05/2025

Did You Know, the WIC food package, is designed to help fill some of the most common nutrition gaps in typical U.S. diets. Breakfast cereals are a perfect example! Hot and cold breakfast cereals can be a great source of fiber and are often fortified with essential vitamins and minerals needed across the lifespan. What are your favorite WIC approved breakfast cereals?

11/04/2025

WIC is not just open to traditional families.

WIC accepts applications from all guardians of infants and children under 5. WIC not only provides nutritious food packages tailored to meet the infant and child's growing needs, but also nutrition education and feeding guidance to caregivers.

A few topics covered by our Nutritionist's include but are not limited to guidance on infant feeding practices, the introduction of solids, portion sizes for toddlers and children, how to handle a picky eater, and special diet restrictions.

If you or someone you know might be eligible for WIC — apply online today: www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online.

11/04/2025