WIC


NEW!!

Operation Threshold WIC is open for business. While the federal budget is making the news with talk of the potential for a shutdown, Iowa WIC remains open! If you have questions about WIC – don’t turn to social media for the answers, reach out to your local WIC agency for the answer. You can reach us at 319-291-2065.

How to Use Your Medela Pump In Style® with MaxFlow™ Breast Pump Video

Breastfeeding Video

Paced Bottle Feeding Video

Healthy Drinks for Toddlers: Juice
Healthy Drinks for Toddlers: Juice (Spanish)

Healthy Drinks for Toddlers: Milk
Healthy Drinks for Toddlers: Milk (Spanish)

Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing. Click below for more information.

Milestone Tracker Information
Milestone Tracker Information (Spanish)

About WIC

Operation Threshold provides Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, and Grundy Counties.  WIC is a federally funded program that has been providing food assistance, nutrition education and referrals to other social services agencies since 1974.

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WIC Facebook Pages

Operation Threshold’s WIC Facebook page
Iowa WIC’s Facebook Page – You Got This 

WIC Clinics

The WIC main office and clinic are located in Waterloo at 1535 Lafayette Street. However, in order to provide adequate services throughout the four-county region, WIC has clinics in various locations. Please call to schedule an appointment at any of these WIC locations. Walk-ins will be seen by a WIC Support Specialist; however, it may be necessary to schedule an appointment later in the day to complete the appointment. To make an appointment call (319) 291-2065.

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Using your WIC Benefits

Using you WIC Benefits – Basic Information

How to use the WIC Shopper App (English)
How to use the WIC Shopper App (Spanish)

Using your Iowa eWIC card (English)
Using your Iowa eWIC card (Spanish)

Farmers Market Information (information will be posted when available)

For Farmer’s Market Information please check the State Directory (link here).

Online Nutrition Education

To complete your WIC Nutrition Education online click on the WIC Health link here: www.wichealth.org

To find out how to create a WIChealth.org account, click here. Or check out one of the videos.
How to Set Up a WIChealth.org account (English)
How to Set Up a WIChealth.org account (Spanish)

WIC Handouts, etc.

Breastmilk Collection and Storage
Breast Engorgement
Breast and Nipple Care
WIC Bean Cookbook
Every Woman Needs Folic Acid
Safe Sleep for You & Your Baby
How Does Formula Compare to Breastmilk
Make Healthy Choices for You & Your Family
Moms Helping Moms
MyPlate Kitchen
Healthy, Thrifty Holiday Menus
SNAP-Ed Recipes
Spend Smart, Eat Smart
How to use a Medela Symphony Breast Pump
How to use a Medela Pump In Style breast pump

Your WIC Rights and Responsibilities

WIC Participants Rights and Responsibilities (PDF)
WIC Participants Rights and Responsibilities (PDF) Spanish

State of Iowa WIC Website

http://hhs.iowa.gov/WIC