FMNP ANNOUNCEMENT

Funding for the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program has been decreased by 51% for the 2025 season. This means that distrubution of checks to WIC particpants will occur on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will not be enough for every family to recieve this benefit this year. Please contact your WIC clinic if you would like to come in to get checks earlier than your next appointment or if you have any questions about this change.

WIC is Hiring!

The Erie WIC program is taking applications for our Nutritionist position. This position requires a 4-year degree in human nutrition. See details on our Indeed page:

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e1298119aa2f12b&from=shareddesktop_copy

WIC also offers internship oppurtunities for students of all majors with appropriate clearances. Send us a message through the "Contact" page for details!

Farmer's Market Checks are Coming Soon!

WIC will be hosting market pop-ups at our Erie locations this summer where you can come spend your Farmer Market Checks, as listed below. If you have any questions about getting or using your checks, please call your WIC clinic.

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Please see these online resources for more information on celebrating breastfeeding in our community:

https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/

Opportunities for Breastfeeding Support

BREASTFEEDING CIRCLE OF MOMS

The Breastfeeding Circle of Moms Group will meet periodically, please check back for dates and times to be announced. Our Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) will be attending and able to address any breastfeeding questions or concerns you may have!

Participants are encouraged to share their breastfeeding experiences, stories, learn about cooking, time saving recipies, and making healthy snacks!

The National WIC Association is celebrating 50 years of WIC!!!

The first WIC office opened in Kentucky in January of 1974. In the last half-century we have expanded to provide nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals to our income-eligible families with women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants, and children under age 5.

We strive to support our clients through their journey of pregnancy, post-partum, and parenthood!

WIC Benefit Balances on the WICShopper app are HERE !!

- To access your your WIC benefit balance, go to the WICShopper app to learn about how to register your card. (You can find the app in your phone's app store to download, or CLICK HERE to download the app).

- Click the 'my benefits' icon and enter in your WIC card# twice. This will link your WIC card to your app and allow you to check your monthly WIC benefits!

ATTENTION: when checking your WIC benefits, balances may be DELAYED up to 48 HOURS!

If this is your first WIC card, or you have recieved a replacement:

- You must wait 48 hours afer receiving your new card to register it on the WICShopper App, in the meantime you may skip this step and watch the instructional video titled "Understanding eWIC".

- You can still use your benefits at the store during this waiting period! To do so please refer to the provided card balance printout and food list.

Have questions?

We're here to help. Reach out to us to learn more!