East Boston WIC Program

Join Count the Kicks & Massachusetts Department of Public Health for a fun and educational time! Learn about Count the Kicks, what to expect during labor and delivery, newborn basics, and more! Event is on June 6th at noon!

Viewers who register and tune in for the shower will be entered to win fun giveaways!*

Register today!
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Count the Kicks

🎁 Happy Birthday, MyPlate ! 🥳

The benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite. Small changes matter. Start Simple with MyPlate.

🎉Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: focus on whole fruits.
🎉Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: vary your veggies.
🎉Make half your grains whole grains.
🎉Vary your protein routine.
🎉Move to low-fat or fat-free dairy milk or yogurt.

Every day is a day to play. Now we have a day FOR play! Join the City of Boston and friends to celebrate and experience the power of play on Tuesday, June 11, the first International Day of Play!

Income eligibility guidelines for the WIC program effective May 9th, 2024.

Online Shopping Sub-grant Project Request for Proposals (RFP) 🛒 WIC State agencies, including WIC Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and territories, can submit proposals for a sub-grant funding opportunity to implement WIC online shopping projects! ⏰ Proposals are due Thursday, May 9, 2024 by 5PM CT. Learn more ➡️ https://www.wicshopplus.org/funding

Good news!🥳 We have an amazing virtual parenting group coming up on April 25th. Active Parenting is a great opportunity to learn more about the first five years of your little ones.

The meetings are going to be in English. Call NOW to register at 781-581-4750.

Most pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable. Unfortunately, Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. At WIC, we're passionate about tackling these injustices head-on. Every mom deserves equal access to great care for a safe pregnancy.

This Black Maternal Health Week and every week of the year, WIC is here to provide prenatal care, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and more. All mothers should receive the support they need to thrive!

Chelsea 400th Tote Bags are here!!

Estás tú o alguien que conoces embarazada y dará a luz entre este 1ro de abril y 31 de Julio pues este BABY SHOWER para la comunidad es para ti. Aqui esta el link donde puedes registrarte -> https://forms.gle/SFtUxzDufL2Yjan1A
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Are you or someone you know pregnant and have a due date between April 1st and July 31st? Join our Community Baby Shower!!! Here is the link to register -> https://forms.gle/SFtUxzDufL2Yjan1A

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During growth spurts, you may notice your baby nursing more frequently throughout the day and during the evenings. This is called cluster feeding. It may feel like a lot, but this is your baby’s way of filling up for a longer sleep at night! It also helps you increase your milk supply so that you can keep up with your baby’s needs. If you have questions about breastfeeding, reach out to WIC. https://ow.ly/Gpkv50QUE1Q

First time moms and moms to be ♥️ registration is open, spaces are limited!

Do you need help with your MassHealth application? No problem! Get walk-in assistance from one of our certified advisors. Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM, at 10 Gove Street, East Boston, 3rd floor.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

👉 Learn about the MassHealth renewal process here:
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-masshealth-coverage

Mass.gov | Massachusetts Health Connector

Shopping on a budget doesn't have to be difficult. Remember to use your WIC benefits in conjunction with your SNAP benefits to get the most bang for your buck. Try these tips out to help you shop on a budget

1. Cook more, eat out less
Eating out can be expensive. Many foods can be prepared for less money (and more healthfully) at home. Pre-packaged foods, like frozen dinners and packaged pasta or rice mixes can also add up when you calculate the cost per serving. Find a few simple, healthy recipes your family enjoys and save eating out for special occasions.

2. Shop for foods that are in season
Fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season are usually easier to get and may be less expensive. Frozen and canned produce are also good options and may be more affordable at certain times of the year. Look for fruit that is canned in 100% juice or
water and canned vegetables that are labeled “low in sodium” or “no salt added”

3. Focus on nutritious, low-cost foods
Certain foods tend to be less expensive than others. Make the most of your food dollars by finding recipes that use the following ingredients: beans, peas, and lentils; sweet or white potatoes; eggs; peanut butter; canned salmon, tuna or crabmeat;
grains such as oats, brown rice, barley or quinoa; and frozen or canned fruits and vegetables.

4. Make your own healthy snacks
Convenience costs money. Many snacks, even healthy ones, usually cost more when sold individually. Make your own snacks by purchasing large tubs of low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese and dividing them into smaller containers. For trail mix, combine unsalted nuts, dried fruit and whole grain pretzels or cereal; store small portions in airtight containers. Air-popped popcorn and whole fresh fruits in season also tend to cost less compared to pre-packaged items.

NOW OPEN: Online Shopping Sub-grant Project Request for Proposals (RFP) 🛒 WIC State agencies, including WIC Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) and territories, can submit proposals for a sub-grant funding opportunity to implement WIC online shopping projects! ⏰ Proposals are due Thursday, May 9, 2024 by 5PM CT. Learn more ➡️ https://www.wicshopplus.org/funding

Help us improve our services! Fresh Truck is conducting its first quarterly survey of the year, and your feedback will help ensure that we better address the needs of our consumers. This survey should not take more than 10 minutes to complete and will ask about how you learnt about Fresh Truck, what your shopping alternatives to Fresh Truck are, and what your shopping habits looked like before Fresh Truck. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey!

Do you need help with your MassHealth application? No problem! Get walk-in assistance from one of our certified advisors. Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 4 PM, at 10 Gove Street, East Boston, 3rd floor.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP!

👉 Learn about the MassHealth renewal process here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-your-masshealth-coverage

Mass.gov | Massachusetts Health Council

Pathway for Immigrant Workers will be having an info-session on Wednesday, March 13th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm located at Boston Main Library - Copley (700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116).
Pathway for Immigrant Workers is a nonprofit providing free legal services to employers so that they can sponsor their lower-waged workers.
Their mission is to support a pathway to lawful permanent residency for as many lower-wage workers as possible
Get registered, clicking the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../information-session...