Tuolumne County WIC

09/03/2026

The Tuolumne County WIC Program will be closed Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th and will return any calls or messages then.

Fun Fact: Labor Day, occurring the first Monday of September, is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. (Source: U.S. Department of Labor)

08/19/2026

The USDA WIC Breastfeeding Award of Excellence is a national honor given by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to local WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) agencies. It recognizes programs that provide exemplary breastfeeding promotion, peer counseling, and community support to help increase breastfeeding rates. Applicants went through two levels of approval. This year, USDA is recognizing 160 local WIC agencies that demonstrated excellence in breastfeeding promotion and support. This includes 114 Gold awardees, 43 Premiere awardees, and 3 Elite awardees. Tuolumne County WIC was 1 out of 3 agencies nationwide to receive the Elite award recognition. Congratulations to all the recipients!

08/18/2026

07/17/2026

WIC will be at the Sonora Farmers Market tomorrow, July 18th to distribute the last 10 Farmers' Market benefits. Families caring for a child between the ages of 1-5 that are currently enrolled with WIC can receive an additional $36 for fresh fruits, vegetables, or herbs from any one of the WIC Certified Vendors. Must be present at the farmers' market and have your WIC Card to participate.

WIC Staff will be there from 7:30 am until all benefits are distributed or until 11:30 when the market ends. Benefits will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

07/14/2026

**🌸 ¡Celebra con nosotros la Semana Mundial de la Lactancia Materna 2026! 🌸**

¡Acompáñanos en una celebración comunitaria llena de diversión para toda la familia mientras apoyamos a las familias lactantes y promovemos un comienzo saludable para cada bebé!

📅 **Miércoles 5 de agosto de 2026**
🕚 **11:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m.**
📍 **Woods Creek Rotary Park** (frente al recinto ferial Mother Lode)

Disfruta de:
💙 Actividades familiares divertidas
🎟️ Rifa de premios a las 12:30 p. m.
🚗 Revisión de portabebé o asientos infantil en
🚗 Revisión de seguridad de asientos para automóvil (podrían estar disponibles asientos gratuitos para familias que califiquen)
🤝 Recursos e información para la comunidad
🍦 ¡Un cupón para un helado GRATIS de **Fire & Ice Cream** para los asistentes!

Ya sea que estés embarazada, amamantando, apoyando a un ser querido o simplemente quieras conocer los recursos disponibles para las familias en nuestra comunidad, ¡todos son bienvenidos!

¡Esperamos celebrar contigo! 💚

07/14/2026

🌸 **Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2026 with Us!** 🌸

Join us for a fun-filled community celebration supporting breastfeeding families and promoting a healthy start for every child!

📅 **Wednesday, August 5, 2026**
🕚 **11:00 AM – 1:00 PM**
📍 **Woods Creek Rotary Park** (across from the Mother Lode Fairgrounds)

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
💙 Fun family activities
🚗 Car seat safety checks (free car seats may be available for qualifying families)
🤝 Community resources
🍦 A **FREE Fire & Ice Cream** coupon for attendees!

Whether you're expecting, breastfeeding, supporting a loved one, or simply want to connect with local family resources, everyone is welcome!

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💚

07/10/2026

Did you know that you can use your regular Fruits & Vegetables benefit at WIC Certified Farmers Markets? The following farms accept WIC!
-J&J Farms
-DePalma Farms
-Tyson Hill Farm
-Dambacher Family Farm
Just use the QR code on the front of your WIC Card to pay for fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, or fresh cut herbs. Your WIC Card doesn't have a QR code? Not a problem. You can get an updated card by going to our local WIC office or coming to the Sonora Farmers Market Saturday, July 11th.

WIC staff will be at the Sonora Certified Farmers Market tomorrow distributing an additional $36 to the first 35 eligible WIC Families with a child(ren) age 1-5, provided by the federal Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP). You must have your California WIC Card and be currently certified.

05/05/2026

WIC now offers a new choice for your baby's fruit and vegetable
benefits at WIC.

Is your baby six months old and ready for solid foods? You can
swap all or half of your baby’s jarred fruits and vegetables for fresh,
canned, or frozen fruits and vegetables. Choose the options that
work best for your family.

At your next appointment, talk to your WIC counselor about your
baby’s new food options . To learn more, visit MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.

04/20/2026

Exciting news for your WIC foods shopping! 🎉🛒 WIC is making it
easier to fill your cart with more foods your family enjoys.

What are your new food options ?

• More types of whole grains like English muffins, pita bread and
corn masa flour
• New yogurt flavors
• Canned fish which includes salmon and sardines
• Fresh herbs

Get ready to shop! Ask your WIC staff about the new WIC
Shopping Guide and check the California WIC App for the new foods.