WIC Benefits at the Farmer's Market
From Checks to Card: Its here! 

WIC participants can use their NEW WIC card with a QR code to redeem their Cash Value Benefit (CVB) at certified farmers' markets. It's a healthy way to support local farmers and add fresh variety to your family's meals!

WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit helps families buy fresh produce. Participants 9 months and older can get this benefit each month on their WIC Card. Only a few authorized farmers accept the WIC Card at select WIC authorized farmers' markets.

The benefit dollar amounts are:

• $26 per month for children ages 1-5
• $47 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants
• $52 per month for fully or partially breastfeeding participants
• $78 per month for individuals breastfeeding more than one infant

Tips to remember:

• This monthly benefit is valid for 30 days from the date it is issued.
• Use this benefit any time of the year to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Fresh-cut herbs are not eligible for purchase with this benefit.

For more information, check out our website:

National Diabetes Month

November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes and how it can be prevented. Diabetes occurs when the body has trouble using insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.

If you have diabetes, you can still have a healthy pregnancy. Eating a balanced diet, staying active, and managing your blood sugar levels are key steps to maintaining good health.

Managing diabetes before conception and early in pregnancy is especially important, as this is when your baby’s key organs like the brain, spinal cord, and heart begin to form.

By preparing for all stages of pregnancy, you can stay informed, make healthy choices, and create a plan that supports both your well-being and your baby’s development.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Nutrition as Prevention

Stanislaus County Health Services Agency’s (HSA) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) led a robust outreach campaign throughout the month of October in recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

This year’s theme, “Nutrition as Prevention,” highlighted how healthy eating can help protect children and families from the harmful effects of lead exposure. With the strong support of key partners, schools, nonprofit organizations, and several HSA programs, CLPPP spread this important message across the community.

CLPPP was especially proud to partner with WIC in promoting nutrition as a powerful form of prevention. A well-balanced diet rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C can help reduce the body’s absorption of lead and support overall health for growing children.

Families are encouraged to explore free webinars, community resources, and practical nutrition tips available Here, and to join in promoting nutrition as a simple, everyday form of prevention.

To learn more about CLPPP and recalls review

Quitting Tobacco Gives You and Your Family Important Health Benefits 

Thinking about taking the first step to quit smoking, vaping, or using oral nicotine? There's no better time than now.

Thursday, November 20th, marks the Great American Smokeout, an annual event that inspires  people to begin their journey toward a healthier, tobacco-free life. It's the perfect day to challenge yourself to quit for just 24 hours. That one single day can be a powerful victory and the first step toward a future without tobacco.

Remember, quitting is a process. It often takes more than one try, so be kind to yourself and celebrate every small victory. Every step you take toward quitting improves your health and protects those you love from secondhand smoke.