Forsyth County WIC

The WIC Office Will Be Closed
Monday September 2nd
In Honor of Labor Day

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Forsyth County WIC, along with the global community, is gearing up to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2024! Check out this post and be sure to share your story too!

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🌺 May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 💕 WIC is proud to celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant history of our AANHPI communities.

In May, WIC recognizes the importance of supporting expecting and new mothers, particularly those facing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. WIC stands as a beacon of support, addressing the multifaceted challenges of pregnancy-related health, food insecurities, and breastfeeding challenges.

National Park Week - April 20-28

🌷SPRING🌷into action and explore the beauty of this season by going on a walk or hike with your family, whether that be at a national park or one in your neighborhood! 🌳🌱🦋
And don’t forget your WIC-approved snacks on your adventure! Visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwic and learn more about WIC-approved foods.

THE WIC OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY MARCH 29TH FOR GOOD FRIDAY. WE'LL REOPEN ON MONDAY APRIL 1ST.

Happy Black History Month! Stay tuned this month as we explore issues in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and nutrition Black families face and the people and organizations working to solve them.

THE WIC OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 15th in CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, NWA is proud to spotlight Katherine Flores, one of the many remarkable individuals working in . Read the full blog here: https://nwica.org/blog/katherine-flores-celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-and-wic-advocacy

On , we honor and uplift the diverse Native peoples who have shaped the world with their unique cultures and traditions. Today and all year, let's celebrate their past, present, and future with reverence and gratitude.

The WIC Office will be closed Monday September 4, we will re-open Tuesday September 5th. Happy Labor Day!

August is National Breastfeeding Month!!

National Breastfeeding Month holds a very special place in our hearts, and as you’ve grown along your own breastfeeding journey, we're sure it holds a special place in yours, too. Here’s to all the moms growing and learning right alongside their little ones as they give their love, patience, and the full bellies they need to thrive.

Latino Community Services (LCS) is excited to announce that our Summer Camp Registration is now open!! Come and join the adventures, the fun, the explorations, and the making of new friendships! Weekly Themes, Fun field Trips, for Learning and Discovery!!! Registration hours are 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Monday - Thursday. Hurry few spots are available!!!

Awesome group!

Public Health Month continues today with a spotlight on the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Nutrition Program. Thank you for Promoting health and Improving lives in our community.

The WIC Office will be Closed Friday April 7th, We will reopen Monday April 10.
Happy Easter!!

THE WIC OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY JANUARY 16th in CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS of Martin Luther King Jr.

The WIC office will be closed until Wednesday December 28th. Wishing you and your family a happy, peaceful and safe Holiday,

THE WIC OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 24th and NOVEMBER 25th. WE'LL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 28 TH

Today is Children’s Environmental Health Day! All children deserve clean air, clean water, safer food & products, & healthy places in which to live, learn, and play. Make your voice heard today in support of these basic rights for children. Visit cehday.org

Safe Sleep Sasha is back! October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and Sasha will be sharing tips all month long for how you can make sure your baby sleeps safe. Check back tomorrow for a big announcement!

Cribs for Kids® National Infant Safe Sleep Initiative

Come and see us at the Carolina Classic Fair, if you need a private area to breastfeed and/or an area to change your baby’s diaper we are open until 9 pm every day!!! Sponsored by Forsyth County WIC Program

‘Please Help’: A Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage Worsens After Abbott Nutrition issued voluntary recalls of its popular baby formulas, retailers have limited purchases, leaving desperate parents searching for solutions.

The WIC Program will be closed on Friday April 15th. Happy Easter!