Posts Categorized: Texas WIC

RECALL ALERT: Check Your Formula

The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of Similac products (including Total Comfort, Spit Up and Sensitive). Consumers can check the bottom of their baby formula for the information below:  The products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container starting with the first two digits 22 through 37, contains K8, […]

New Location Now Open In Dove Springs

Now Open in Dove Springs

New Store Caters to WIC Clients Lone Star Family Market’s new location in Dove Springs is now open. The store is located at 6801 S. I-35, ste 1-H Austin, TX 78744. It will be open Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Lone Star Family Market is a primarily WIC grocery store chain that has 7 […]

Expecting in 2022? Texas WIC Can Help

If you are expecting a baby in 2022, Texas WIC can help you get off to a healthy start. The program is open to eligible expecting mothers and mothers with children up to age five. To qualify, Texas residents must meet certain income requirements. (Learn more about the requirements below.) Texas WIC benefits are offered to qualifying expectant […]

Additional Produce Benefits Extended Thru March

WIC Fruit And Vegetable Benefits Extended Thru March WIC clients are getting a little something extra for the new year: an extension on the expanded fruit and vegetable benefits. Texas WIC announced on its website that the expanded benefits will be offered through the end of March 2022. “This extension has different dollar amounts based on […]

Get More WIC Produce Benefits Until End of Year

Expanded WIC Fruit & Vegetable Benefits Extended Texas WIC is has extended popular WIC produce benefits to get even more fruits and vegetables through Dec. 31. The extra benefits will be added to your card to redeem with your other WIC benefits.  According to TexasWIC.org the extended fruit and vegetable benefits provide the following: Children get $24 […]

Texas WIC Helps Displaced LA WIC Families

Texas WIC helps Louisiana WIC families displaced by Hurricane Ida. “Wherever you find yourself in Texas, WIC can help transfer your benefits, replace your lost foods and assist with breastfeeding during this time of need,” according to social media posts by WIC agencies.  To find contact information of a Texas WIC office near you, enter […]

WIC Baby Food

Texas WIC Can Guide You Thru All Stages From Breastfeeding to Baby Food There are not many moments more rewarding than the first time you feed your baby. From the first feeding until they are throwing food on the floor in protest, your baby will go through several stages at mealtime. We have gathered pointers […]

3 Reasons To Apply For Texas WIC Program

WIC Program Helps Mothers Raise Healthy Babies Texas WIC can be a mother’s best friend. Many moms and their children across Texas are benefiting from this nutritional supplement program aimed at getting babies off to a healthy start. It’s a FREE program for eligible mothers and their children up to age 5. Apply for Texas WIC […]

WIC Babies Grow Healthy, Strong

Texas WIC Helps Babies Get Right Nutrition As babies grow from infants to toddlers they graduate dozens of baby milestones, from eating purees, finger foods and walking. Your baby’s pediatrician can help you learn if your baby is on track. Being aware of major developments can ensure your tot is staying on track. Texas WIC […]

Pregnancy & WIC: Mothers Need Folic Acid

WIC Can Help Mothers Get The Right Nutrition Folic acid helps prevent birth defects in babies. If you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, it’s important to get enough folic acid. If you are expecting, Texas WIC can help you get access to nutritional food during your pregnancy to help ensure your baby gets […]