Oregon WIC

10/13/2026

Crisp apples, colorful squash, fresh greens, and fun fall activities—Oregon farmers markets and farm stands have it all this October! Bring your Farm Direct Dollars and enjoy the season before markets close for the year. Find participating locations at www.myoregonfarm.org.

Los mercados de agricultores y puestos agrícolas de Oregon tienen de todo este octubre: manzanas crujientes, calabazas de colores, verduras frescas y divertidas actividades de otoño. Lleve sus cupones de Farm Direct y disfrute de la temporada antes de que los mercados cierren por el año. Encuentre los lugares participantes en
www.myoregonfarm.org

10/10/2026

WIC is here to help your family stay healthy, including your mental health. Parenting can be hard, and WIC is with you through those tough moments.

We offer parent groups and counseling referrals to give real support during the postpartum period and beyond. Learn what WIC can do for you or someone you care about: https://signupwic.com/news/maternal-mental-health

10/08/2026

At WIC, we love helping families add more fruits and veggies to everyday meals. These colorful foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to help your little ones grow strong.

Try these easy tips:
🍇Keep ready-to-eat snacks like washed grapes or baby carrots in the fridge.
🍕Add fruits and veggies as toppings for kid-friendly dishes like pizza, pasta, or yogurt parfaits.
🍝 Blend them into smoothies, sauces, or batter.

Have any tips for adding fruits and veggies into meals? Let us know.

10/08/2026

En WIC sabemos lo importante que es agregar frutas y verduras a la alimentación de su familia. Estos alimentos tienen vitaminas, minerales y fibra que ayudan al crecimiento de sus hijos.
¡Por suerte, hay formas creativas de incluirlas en sus comidas!

Aquí van algunas ideas:
🍇Tenga frutas y verduras listas para comer. Tenga un recipiente con uvas lavadas o zanahorias pequeñas en el refrigerador para que los niños puedan tomarlas cuando tengan hambre.
🍕Use frutas y verduras como ingredientes adicionales en comidas que les gustan a los niños, como pizza, pasta o yogur.
🍝Mézclelas en licuados, salsas o masas.

¿Tiene algún consejo para agregar frutas y verduras a las comidas? Compártalo en los comentarios.

10/07/2026

WIC families. Check out this message from Oregon Health Authority if you or someone you know has Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid). Changes are coming due to new federal rules, and may impact you, your family, your neighbors, or others you know.

Here’s what you can do to learn more:
• Visit the HR1 website: https://ow.ly/rsB250ZU2eF
• Find printable materials in the OHP toolkit: https://ow.ly/qtVe50ZU2eV
• Subscribe to OHAs newsletter and share OHP content: https://ow.ly/5Coe50ZU2fa

Changes are coming to the Oregon Health Plan (OHP / Medicaid) due to new federal rules, and may impact you, your family, your neighbors, or others you know.

You can help people learn about the changes by sharing information and spreading the word about what actions OHP members can take to stay covered.

Here’s what you can do today:
• Visit the HR1 website: https://ow.ly/rsB250ZU2eF
• Find printable materials in the OHP toolkit: https://ow.ly/qtVe50ZU2eV
• Subscribe to our newsletter and share OHP content: https://ow.ly/5Coe50ZU2fa

And don’t forget to follow us on social media for the latest OHP updates and resources.

We appreciate your efforts to help keep people covered!

10/05/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

From September 15 to October 15, we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At WIC, we are proud to serve and celebrate our diverse families every day.

Food is at the heart of so many traditions. With WIC, your family can enjoy culturally meaningful foods, like:

🌽 Corn (maíz) – a staple rich in fiber
🫘 Beans (frijoles) – packed with protein and iron
🍚 Brown Rice (arroz) – a versatile whole grain option
🥑 Avocados (aguacates) – full of healthy fats
🍌 Plantains (plátanos) – a great source of vitamins A and C

Talk to your WIC nutritionist about how to include your favorite cultural foods in your WIC shopping. Visit https://ow.ly/yeRH50ZTBVA to get started.

10/05/2026

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, honramos las ricas culturas, tradiciones y contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. ¡En WIC nos enorgullece atender y celebrar a nuestras diversas familias todos los días!

La comida es parte de muchas tradiciones. Con WIC su familia puede disfrutar de alimentos que son importantes para su cultura, como:

🌽 Maíz – un alimento básico rico en fibra
🫘 Frijoles – repletos de proteína y hierro
🍚 Arroz integral – una opción versátil de grano entero
🥑 Aguacates – llenos de grasas saludables
🍌 Plátanos –una gran fuente de vitaminas A y C

Hable con su nutricionista de WIC sobre cómo incluir sus alimentos culturales favoritos en sus compras de WIC. Visite https://ow.ly/YpnA50ZTCf7 para comenzar.

09/30/2026

September is ! Whether baby’s bottle has breastmilk or formula, ALWAYS:

✅ Hold baby and the bottle when feeding
Keep baby upright to help prevent choking and ear infections. It also keeps feeding calm and connected.

✅ Warm bottles safely
Microwaves can create hot spots and damage important nutrients and immune proteins. Warm the bottle in a bowl of warm water instead. It should feel lukewarm — not hot.

✅ Let baby lead the feeding
Offer small amounts and follow baby’s cues. Stop when baby:
• Slows or stops sucking • Turns away • Relaxes arms/hands • Pushes the bottle away • Falls asleep. Don’t pressure baby to “finish the bottle.”

✅ Store milk safely
• Label breastmilk and prepared formula • Keep cold until feeding • Use defrosted breastmilk and prepared formula within 24 hours • Throw out leftover formula after 1 hour and leftover breastmilk after 2 hours.

Learn more about breastmilk storage tips here:
https://ow.ly/Vmn250ZRElP

✅ If baby drinks formula, also be sure to:
• Mix formula exactly as the label says • Add water first, then powder • Only use the scoop in the container to measure formula (level, not packed or mounded)

💡Tip: Make sure grandparents and all caregivers know these safety tips too!

🤓 For more information, talk with your WIC counselor or visit: https://ow.ly/bQzg50ZRElO

09/29/2026

Looking for easy ways to waste less food? Check out these helpful tips!

Want to know more? Talk to your WIC Counselor or visit Oregon WIC’s Parent & Caregiver Resource Hub: https://oregon.wicresources.org/

09/28/2026

See message from Oregon Health Authority for OHP Members:
Changes are coming to the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), and we want you to be prepared.

OHP Members:
Changes are coming to the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), and we want you to be prepared.

Make sure your contact information is up to date so you can receive important notices to stay covered and keep getting the care you need.

Take a few minutes today to confirm your contact details are current.

Here’s three ways you can update your information:
• Go to https://ow.ly/oOEs50ZPn4G
• Call 1-800-699-9075
• Visit your local ODHS office

To learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/Kgam50ZPn0K