Posted by:
Judy Hause, WIC Director
From time to time we all have nutrition questions, especially if we’re pregnant or raising children. Families struggle everyday to eat healthy and make food choices that are acceptable to picky eaters – all while staying within a budget. The best way to get answers and ideas to these challenges is to turn to a trusted source of nutrition information. The WIC Nutrition Program is that trusted source – and that’s what the “Ask Mass WIC” blog is all about. In addition to providing food, nutrition education and breastfeeding support to pregnant women and moms with kids, Massachusetts WIC employs 200 credentialed nutritionists across the Commonwealth. Feel free to use this space to tap into our expertise and get useful information on a variety of nutrition issues related to raising and feeding a healthy family. Do you have questions about the WIC program and its services? Not sure if your favorite cereal is WIC approved? Can’t find a WIC store in your neighborhood? Want to find a WIC program near where you live or work? Just ask. All you need to do is click on the “Comment” link directly below this post. We’ll review your question, and post it along with an answer within 24 hours if we can. So join the conversation!
I Have been trying to get the FAZ number for the WIC office at
45 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA 01852 and have not been able to get through or leave a message. I'm calling from a NH WIC office and trying to obtain a VOC my phone # is 603-668-8010 x 6070 could you please leave this FAX number on my voice mail so I can help this poor mom Thank you
Posted by: Janet Gilbert | June 27, 2012 at 04:20 PM
Hi, I was just at the new Brighton WIC office, and I was given info on the farmers market registration. Unfortunately, I can't find it. I'm a busy single mom, and I don't want to miss out. I have called the office and left a message, but no one ever gets back to me. Do you know where ? When? and if I could get this info online in the future?
MassWIC Response:
Hi Lisa! We are very sorry that you are having trouble getting through to the Brighton WIC Program. But, the good news is you didn’t miss the Brighton WIC’s Farmers’ Market Event. Brighton WIC’s Farmers’ Market check distribution day is July 18th from 7:30 am – 6:00 pm and there will be one at their Roslindale office as well on July 16th from 7:30 am -6:00 pm. However, you will still need to call Brighton WIC to register at 617-254-0492. Thanks!
Posted by: Lisa Sementilli | May 13, 2012 at 01:04 PM
I'm a WIC participant, and I went to my local WIC office along with my five-month-old daughter for an appointment today. I was given a spill-proof cup for my daughter to use, and I decided to check to make sure that the type of plastics that it's composed of are safe. (Many products for babies still contain BPA, phthalates, and PVC, just to name a few!) The spout is composed of plastic #5, which is generally safe. However, the cup itself composed of plastic #3 (PVC) which is known to be the most toxic plastic of all to humans (especially babies). Will WIC please stop distributing these cups? For more information, please read this: http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/consumerbaby.htm
Posted by: Jasmine Lainez | May 09, 2012 at 12:17 PM