June's curated content for WIC professionals

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What Do I Do With Tofu?

This month's recipes focus on tofu, rich in protein and other nutrients important to the WIC population, including calcium.

Find more information on protein and other nutrients at Eye on Nutrition and WIC Meals of the Month.

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Interactive Quiz: Substance Use During Breastfeeding

Find the latest addition to the quiz series and check your familiarity with substance use during breastfeeding.

newly added courses!

 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Courses on WIC Learning Online (WLOL)

These three new courses feature topics including How to Become a DEI Ally, How to Move from Bias to Inclusion, and How to Embed Inclusion in Everyday Experiences.

Farmers' Markets - Open and Ready For Business

Now is a good time to promote fresh produce and encourage participants to use their farmers' market benefits as well as cash value vouchers. 

Looking for inspiration? Share the benefits of shopping at these markets, local directories, recipes, and cookbooks. There're also tips for choosing, storing, and freezing produce, and a seasonal produce guide.

Happy Father's Day!

Dads are part of the breastfeeding journey, too! Celebrate Dads in June with this social media post.

The breastfeeding social media library is updated regularly, so please check back often to keep your posts fresh.

How Partners Can Support the Breastfeeding Journey

Breastfeeding is a family affair. Find tips to share about how to help before baby's arrival, ways to engage with hospital or birthing center staff, and what to do when baby comes home.

Happy Birthday MyPlate!

MyPlate turns 11 this June. Join the party and share the 11 ways to celebrate including a personalized plan, pages for each stage life, and budget savvy tips.

There are also MyPlate graphics, available in 22 languages, to download and share!

Looking for some healthy snack ideas?

These new snack recipes from USDA’s Team Nutrition initiative provide easy
and fun ways to offer healthier snacks
for kids of all ages.

Find 20 new quick and easy snack recipes like Baked Carrots with Yogurt-Sunflower Seed Butter Dip, Very Berry Parfaits, and lots more.

Monthly Look Ahead

Summertime Food Safety

Pregnant individuals and young children are among those at highest risk for foodborne illnesses, making safe food handling particularly important for them. We have resources to educate participants about reducing their risks!

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Find resources, including trainings and a screening guidance, to help understand and promote the importance of mental healthcare and treatment.