WIC and CalFresh Better Together
Using your WIC Farmers Market Checks with CalFresh can help stretch your market money even further! Farmers Market Checks are valid through November 30th, 2020 so redeem them today!
Using your WIC Farmers Market Checks with CalFresh can help stretch your market money even further! Farmers Market Checks are valid through November 30th, 2020 so redeem them today!
October is National Dental Hygiene Month
Thursday, December 16
Enjoy more fruits and vegetables at your favorite market or farmer’s market. On September 30, 2021, Congress voted to extend the increased fruit and vegetable WIC benefits for three MORE months, October through December, 2021. This extension aligns WIC benefits with expert dietary recommendations. $24 each month for children ages 1-4; $43 each month for pregnant and postpartum participants; $47 each month for breastfeeding and chest feeding postpartum participants.
Monday, December 13 - Tuesday, December 31
Enjoy your WIC classes on the go anytime any day in the comfort of your own home. Take as many classes as you like or leave and come back to your class. After you register you can come and go as time allows and all your classes will be given credit to Rivhero WIC.
Tuesday, December 14 - Tuesday, December 31
Text- Join us on the New WIC Experience, you will be able to make virtual or in-person appointments at our WIC sites. During COVID, we have been open offering virtual appointments for your family. Our sites are now open by appointment for new enrollments, re-certifications, WIC Card pick up, Breast pump pick up or return; Lactation Consultation or Nutrition Consultation. Call for an appointment: 855-RIV-Hero
Wednesday, December 15 - Tuesday, December 31
We realize WIC families’ have busy schedules. Working families may qualify for WIC! We offer evening and weekend appointments onsite and by phone. Need to schedule an evening or weekend WIC appointment? Check our location sites and hours for appointment times and call: 855-RIV-Hero
Monday, December 13 - Sunday, June 30
Books for WIC Kids School Readiness Program is an early literacy program for infants and children up to age five. Parents’ can find answers to commonly asked questions, discover activities to try with your child, get child safety tips, and much more. Only select WIC age groups have received funding to offer the Books for WIC Kids School Readiness Program. See if your child ages 1-4 qualify. For more information about the Books for WIC Kids Program ask your local WIC counselor.