@MassWIC

WIC is a nutrition program that provides free healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for families with kids under age 5.

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Little helpers make the best chefs! 👩‍🍳🥕 Cooking together is a fun way to help your kiddos try new foods. Let your little ones wash veggies, tear lettuce, or stir ingredients! Keep tasks simple, supervise closely, and enjoy making memories (and meals) together. ✨ #FamilyMeals
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Pregnancy hunger is real! Keep satisfying snacks close by to fuel your day. Pair a carb with a protein to stay full longer: 🍎Fruit+peanut butter 🍓Yogurt + berries 🧀Whole-grain crackers + cheese 🥕Veggies + hummus. Stock up on your favorite options using your Mass WIC benefits!
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Ready, set, PLAY! ✨ Little ones learn best when they're moving. From living room dance parties to playground tag, active play builds strong bodies and happy minds! 🏃‍♂️💃 Parents, join the fun and model those healthy habits! What’s your family’s favorite way to stay active? 🌳👇
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It’s #LeaveAReviewDay! Your feedback helps MassWIC continue providing vital nutrition education, healthy food, and healthcare referrals to families. Have a positive story about your local WIC clinic or a staff member who went above and beyond? Leave a quick rating or review.
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No tricks, just healthy treats! 🍎👻 Use your MassWIC benefits to buy fresh fruits & veggies for spooky seasonal snacks. Try peeling clementines into "mini pumpkins" or turning banana halves into "ghosts" with fruit faces! 🍌🍊
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DYK that placing babies on their back to sleep reduces the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths? Learn more about safe infant sleep and spread the word during #SIDSAwarenessMonth. #InfantSafety #SIDS #SafeToSleep #BabySleep go.nih.gov/O2OrIr7
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Did you know staying on WIC until age 5 helps prepare your child for kindergarten? Dropping off at age 1 means missing critical nutrition when they grow fastest. Mass WIC provides free healthy food, milestone tracking, and local resources. Enroll at Mass.gov/WIC.
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It takes 2 weeks for the flu shot to provide full protection—that’s why we push for #FluBeforeBoo! 🎃Protect your babies & toddlers before trick-or-treating starts. Ask your WIC clinic or pediatrician about scheduling their annual dose today. mass.gov/flu @MassDPH
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🛒Shopping with WIC and EBT? Remember the golden rule: Swipe your MassWIC card FIRST! Swiping WIC first ensures your free WIC items clear properly before your EBT or SNAP benefits are touched. Keep more money in your pocket! 📱 Scan items ahead with the MassWIC app.
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Your voice matters. Your community needs your unique insights to build a healthier future. Spend a few minutes on the anonymous survey today at mass.gov/HealthSurvey.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗Your health is your power. While MassWIC delivers the nutrition, healthy foods, and breastfeeding support your family needs to stay strong, don’t forget to schedule your annual screening. Early detection saves lives! 🌸 #BCAM #MassWIC
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Did you know Oct 9 is World Post Day? 🌍✉️Just like mail carriers deliver vital connections, MassWIC delivers health resources like food benefits, nutrition education & breastfeeding support to MA families. 🍎❤️Thank your mail carrier & celebrate staying connected! #WorldPostDay
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Ready to join WIC? National WIC Enrollment Week is the perfect time to sign up!To get started with Mass WIC, you just need proof of: 1️⃣ Identity 2️⃣ MA residency 3️⃣ Income (or active SNAP/MassHealth) Start your application online or call 800-942-1007! ow.ly/PI8350ZPQkf
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It’s National WIC Enrollment Week! If you are pregnant, a new mom, or caring for a child under 5, Mass WIC is here to help your family. WIC provides: 🛒 Free healthy foods 🍎 Nutrition education 🤱 Breastfeeding support. Check eligibility & apply today: ow.ly/3ErP50ZPQgc
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Looking for cozy autumn meal inspiration? 🍁 Use your Mass WIC benefits to stock up on seasonal, WIC-approved foods like sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash! They’re packed with vitamins to keep your family healthy. Try roasting them for a simple, kid-friendly side dish! 🥣
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Don't let the flu scare you this season! 👻 Protect your little monsters by getting their annual flu shots before Halloween arrives. Make it a treat, not a trick! 💉The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months & older. Find a clinic: mass.gov/flu #FluBeforeBoo
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Happy October! 🍂 Friendly reminder that Mass WIC Farmers' Market coupons expire on October 31. Don't let your benefits go to waste! Head to a participating local market this week to stock up on fresh favorites like crisp apples, squash, and pumpkins. mass.gov/wic
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As the leaves change, it’s a great time for a fall check-in! 🍂 Whether you need to update your address, add a new family member, or ask about your food package benefits, your local WIC clinic is here to support you this autumn. Reach out to us online or call your clinic today!
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Staying active is important during pregnancy and childhood! 👟 Build healthy family habits with these simple ideas:🚶‍♂️ Take a walk together💃 Dance to your favorite music🛝 Play at the local parkCDC safety guidelines: ow.ly/pigV50ZIRxb #MassWIC #FamilyFitness

Pregnant & Postpartum Activity: An Overview

Physical activity is good for the overall health of healthy pregnant or postpartum women.

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Introducing new foods takes patience! 👶 It can take many tries for a baby or toddler to enjoy a new taste. Tips:✨ Offer small amounts without pressure✨ Let them touch, smell & taste at their own pace✨ Keep trying previously disliked foods.WIC nutritionists are here to help!
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