Sutter County WIC

The end of September marks the start of fall. Enrich your meals with this season’s fruits and vegetables! In addition to grocery stores, you can get locally grown fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market. Ask your WIC office about Farmers’ Market checks. The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is offered June to November. Fruits and vegetables listed here may become available at different times in the season. Plan ahead. Shop quickly and efficiently to reduce the time y...ou are in the grocery store or farmers’ market. Please remember to follow your county health department guidelines and the 3 Ws: Wear a face covering Watch your distance Wash your hands #CaliforniaWIC #WIC #MyWICCard #fall #farmersmarket #californiafarmers #californiaagriculture

Update on WIC Farmers Market coupons: We currently have 70 booklets left. If you have not picked up this year please do so. Call our office first and let them know you are there to pick up. Remember, you can use these coupons until the end of October. The Yuba City Farmers Market is open until the end of October. Please spread the word and or share. Due to the unforseen circumstances we were unable to give out all at the farmers market. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

Information from the Census helps decide how billions of federal dollars are spent in California. Not being counted could mean less money for emergency services, health care, food assistance programs, schools, and early childhood and childcare services. Not being counted could also mean fewer people to represent your community in Congress. Be counted today! my2020census.gov... #CaliforniaWIC #MyWICCard #WIC #ICount #2020Census #BeCounted #StandUpBeCounted #ICount #CaliforniaforAll #EveryoneCounts #CountMeIn #PublicHealth #healthequity #healthequityCA La información del Censo ayuda a decidir cómo se gastarán miles de millones de dólares federales en California. No ser contado podría significar menos dinero para servicios de emergencia, atención médica, programas de asistencia alimentaria, escuelas y servicios para la infancia temprana y para el cuidado infantil. No ser contado también podría significar menos personas que representen a su comunidad en el Congreso. ¡Sea contado hoy! 2020census.gov/es #CaliforniaWIC #MyWICCard #WIC #HagaseContar #CuentaConmigo #saludpública

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Did you know that babies who are breastfed have less of a chance of becoming obese as children? WIC’s trained staff can help you:... - Meet your breastfeeding goals - Figure out how to make breastfeeding work for you Schedule an appointment today with your local WIC office for more information. Most WIC offices can serve you remotely from home! #CaliforniaWIC #MyWICCard #childhoodobesity #childhoodobesitymonth #childhoodobesityprevention #childnutrition #foodismedicine #healthykids

#BlackBrestfeedingWeek2020

The first week in August is known around the globe as World Breastfeeding Week. The second, third and fourth weeks in the month of August are set aside to increase awareness of the cultural inequities for women of color, ethnicity and race. In 2020, the theme for National Breastfeeding Month is Many Voices United which amplifies that all women need to be encouraged, supported and celebrated when breastfeeding. August 9-15th is recognized as Native Breastfeeding Week and ad...dresses the inequities and injustice towards indigenous native women and their abilities to practice their roles in the communities they descend from. August 16-24th recognizes Asian and Pacific Islanders and strives to normalize breastfeeding in those communities. The last week in August, the 25-31st is Black Breastfeeding Week, the purpose of which is to reach out to black women and families to reduce social barriers and destigmatize breastfeeding. The purpose of observing National Breastfeeding Month is summarized best by Native Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk, who honors not only her indigenous roots, but addresses the importance of supporting breastfeeding for all people: it seems to be treated like a privilege and not a sovereign right regardless of whether you’re indigenous or not. Breastfeeding: Anytime. Anywhere. On Demand. Until We Are Done. See more

Happy hump day! Hope all is well and everyone continues to be safe. A quick couple of updates for the WIC program. 1. Due to the unforseen closures we were not able to give out all of the farmers market vouchers. If you have not recieved them, please call the office first to make sure you are elegible to pick up. If you do pick up please make sure to use them! We currently have #67 booklets left! 2. WIC continues to be closed to the public and will continue to do appointment...s over the phone through September. 3. If you are having trouble with your WIC app please call 1-800-852-5770. Any questions or concerns please contact the WIC office to better assist you 822-7224. Thank you!

Are you breastfeedingand returning to work? Talk to your employer about what you need as a breastfeeding parent. bit.ly/30UzAVV #CABreastfeeds #CABreastfeedingCoalition #WBW2020

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated August 1st 7th and is a time to recognize and support breastfeeding moms and families throughout the world. In 2020, t...his first week in August focuses on how important it is to not only safeguard the health of mothers and children, but Mother Earth as well, both now and for future generations. It is our responsibility protect our planet by using our natural or green resources. Breastmilk is the most environmentally-friendly food available, provides food security in emergencies and natural disasters and contributes to the short and long-term health of both mother and child. A mother’s breastmilk is a priceless resource and it is her first gift she gives to her baby. See more

Update We are excited to announce that Sutter County WIC will be extending the issuing of Farmers market coupons to one more weekend. If you have Not received them or have not received the information about them, please call our office. We hope to see you this Saturday or the next. We will be there from 8-12. Please wear your mask and practice social distancing.

Happy Friday to our WIC staff! Just a friendly reminder tomorrow Friday we are closed. We are closed every other Friday. If you have missed your appointment please call us to reschedule. Also, do not forget to come out to the Farmers Market. Saturday between 8-12 to pick up your fruit and veggies coupons. Remember to wear your face mask and practice social distancing. Thank You and hope you have a great weekend!