Yancey County WIC

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

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10/09/2026

09/30/2026

UPDATE! Thank you to everyone!!! Diapers, wipes, childrens' clothing, toys, books... 20 Academy Street in Burnsville, 4-6pm. Come and get it! No paperwork! You can enter through the side door of the building. (mark your calendar for the next, next one, too, on November 5)

09/30/2026

Join us today and every Wednesday through the end of October for Harvest Share: a free market with locally grown, fresh produce. We’re at the West Burnsville Baptist Church from 10 am to noon. Everyone is welcome!

A collaboration of Dig In! Yancey Community Garden TRACTOR Food and Farms and Reconciliation House, Burnsville, NC

09/22/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

Stop by and see us from 1pm - 4:30 pm 😊

09/15/2026

These Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls are basically little bites of fall in your mouth—and they take, like, 10 minutes to make.

What You’ll Need
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup natural peanut butter (creamy)
1/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

Add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and 1/4 tsp salt to the bowl. Stir everything together until it’s evenly mixed and holds together when pressed.
Place the bowl in the fridge for 20–30 minutes. This makes the mixture easier to roll.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the mixture. Roll between your palms into 1.5-inch balls.

09/10/2026

September is Baby Safety Month!

Stop by the Yancey County Health Department for our drive-through Car Seat Safety Check on Tuesday, September 22, from 1:00–4:30 p.m.

Our certified car seat technicians will check your child’s car seat installation, answer your questions, and share helpful safety tips. Everyone who participates will also be entered into a raffle to win a FREE car seat!

No appointment is needed, just drive through and let us help keep your little one safe on the road! 👶💙

📍 Yancey County Health Department
📅 September 22, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:30 p.m.

09/08/2026

New Beginnings is a mom and baby group hosted at the Yancey Public Library by Postpartum Doula Molly Rouse.

Visit https://newbeginningsyancey.com/ for more information and the dates the group will be meeting.

Iris Rountree, our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, will be attending Sept 11, Oct 23rd, and December 18th to speak about breastfeeding and answer questions related to WIC's breastfeeding support.

This is a great opportunity to meet other moms who are pregnant or with new babies! We hope to see you there!

08/25/2026

These simple Cinnamon Apple Snacks are always in the easy snacks rotation, especially during the Fall.
Apples are a very healthy snack, packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. They are a satisfying and healthier alternative to sugary treats.
These snacks have a crisp, crunchy texture you will love biting into.

Ingredients

2 apples
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp coconut sugar

Instructions

Wash the apples, then remove the cores and cut them into 1-inch thick slices.
Next, add the apple slices into a large Ziploc baggie and sprinkle the cinnamon and coconut sugar on top. Zip the bag and give it a good shake, ensuring the slices are all well coated.
Enjoy right away or pop the bag into the fridge and let them chill for an hour.