Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Inc

🚨GLCAC's Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Program in Andover is open Thursday, June 4.
If you’re a pregnant or new mom who lives in Andover or North Andover, you may be eligible for WIC’s health and nutrition services. Less than half of the eligible families living in these two communities are currently accessing important benefits provided by WIC through GLCAC. WIC provides free, healthy food, nutrition education and counseling, along with referrals to other services.
🗓️ The office is open the first and third Thursday of each month, including Thursday, June 4 and June 18 this month.
📞 Appointments are available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, call 978-681-4968.
📍 The office is located inside the Merrimack Valley YMCA Andover/North Andover Branch, 165 Haverhill St., Andover. Parking is available. The YMCA is also located on the Merrimack Valley Transit bus line.

Let's see those colorful plates!
Join the Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Program challenge.

1️⃣ Snap a photo of a meal or snack you made using your WIC ingredients.
2️⃣ Post it to your feed or story.
3️⃣ Tag GLCAC and and use the hashtag .

Spring is in full bloom, and we want to see what’s cooking in your kitchen! 🥗✨From vibrant berry parfaits to veggie-packed stir-fries, we know our MassWIC families are making amazing, healthy meals with their benefits. Now it’s time to show them off!
How to join the challenge:
1️⃣ Snap a photo of a meal or snack you made using your WIC ingredients.
2️⃣ Post it to your feed or story.
3️⃣ Tag us and use the hashtag .
Need some inspiration? Check your WICShopper App for fresh spring recipes like Quinoa Salad or Whole Wheat Fruit Wraps! 🍓🥕Let’s inspire each other to eat well and stay healthy. We can’t wait to see what’s on your table! 🍽️💛

Give your child a Head Start!
GLCAC’s Head Start early learning programs are now enrolling children 15 months to 5 years old at five convenient locations.
Half-day and full-day options are available; transportation and healthy meals are included.
For more information or to enroll, call 978-681-4920; email Lynnett Cora at [email protected] or scan the QR code.
https://www.glcac.org/head-start/

Memorial Day 2026
Today, we remember and honor the brave people who gave their lives in service to our country.

⚠️GLCAC will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

GLCAC recently held a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to celebrate the successful completion of the tax season with our dedicated tax preparation staff and volunteer team.
The evening included volunteer recognition, certificates of appreciation, dinner, and
remarks from volunteers, staff, leadership, and program representatives.
During this tax season, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program served 229 families. GLCAC is proud to offer free tax preparation services through our VITA program for individuals and families in our community with low- to moderate-income using trained and certified volunteers from the community.

If you're feeling the pressure of rising costs, there are a few tips to make your WIC benefits go further right now.

High gas prices ➡️ High grocery bills? 🛑When transportation costs go up, food costs follow. Here are 3 ways to make your WIC benefits go further right now:
1️⃣ Check the WIC Shopper App: Look for "WIC-approved" sales to stretch your balance.
2️⃣ Buy Seasonal: Local, seasonal produce often bypasses long-distance shipping costs.
3️⃣ Focus on Staples: Lean on WIC-provided basics like beans, grains, and frozen veggies.
MassWIC is your partner in healthy eating, no matter what’s happening at the pump. 🍎🥦

🚨GLCAC's Massachusetts WIC Nutrition Program in Andover is open Thursday, May 21.
If you’re a pregnant or new mom who lives in Andover or North Andover, you may be eligible for WIC’s health and nutrition services. Less than half of the eligible families living in these two communities are currently accessing important benefits provided by WIC through GLCAC. WIC provides free, healthy food, nutrition education and counseling, along with referrals to other services.
🗓️ The office is open the first and third Thursday of each month, including Thursday, May 21.
📞 Appointments are available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To make an appointment, call 978-681-4968.
📍 The office is located inside the Merrimack Valley YMCA Andover/North Andover Branch, 165 Haverhill St., Andover. Parking is available. The YMCA is also located on the Merrimack Valley Transit bus line.

Happy 61st birthday, Head Start!

Today we celebrate 61 years of Head Start! 🎉

For more than six decades, Head Start has empowered children, supported families, and strengthened communities through education, health, nutrition, and family engagement services.

We are proud to honor the educators, staff, families, advocates, and community partners who make the Head Start mission possible every day. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping children thrive.

Happy 61st Birthday, Head Start! ❤️💙💛