VERMONT WIC'S E-NEWSLETTER
August 2019
Keeping VT WIC families up-to-date on events, nutrition and health information, recipes and new products in a format that is easy to access, interactive and environmentally friendly. Enjoy!
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7
You may see more about breastfeeding during August since it’s National Breastfeeding Promotion Month and August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. It’s a perfect time of the year to get outside and celebrate – join us for events and celebrations, including the Big Latch On.
Learning to breastfeed is like learning any new skill. It's normal to experience challenges early on. WIC can help support your breastfeeding journey; sharing resources and expertise every step of the way. WIC lactation consultants, nutritionists and peer counselors offer guidance and can help answer your questions to get breastfeeding off to a good start.
MORE INFORMATION
No matter what stage you are in, you’ll find helpful information and tips about breastfeeding your child. 



TACO NIGHT!
A fun, easy, delicious, summer dinner idea – taco bar night! Lay out the ingredients and have everyone make their own. Try whole wheat or corn tortillas, black or pinto beans, tomatoes, avocados, red onions, peppers, corn and limes. Top with grated Cheddar, Colby or Monterey Jack cheese. Added bonus - all of these items can be purchased with your WIC food benefits!
FROZEN YOGURT TUBES

An easy, cool, tasty treat for warm August days. Use your WIC yogurt benefit to purchase yogurt tubes. Freeze overnight. When ready to eat, just snip open at one end and push up to enjoy! Kids will love them!
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK – 
 ANNUAL SURVEY COMING SOON!
If you accept texts from Vermont WIC, look for a link to our annual survey that will be texted to you later this month. We want to hear from you so we can make Vermont WIC even better. We use information from the survey to improve WIC shopping, look at new scheduling and appointment options, and to plan nutrition activities and events.

If you don't currently receive text messages from WIC and would like to, sign up by contacting your local WIC office .
MomSquad is an online community just for moms. The MomSquad Forum is a positive, safe environment to connect with other moms about — just about anything! From postpartum questions to breastfeeding advice, the Forum is an outlet to share your story, support other moms and seek advice from your peers in the same key life stage.

If this sounds like you, sign up today! You'll enjoy free products, fun giveaways and the opportunity to speak about WIC.
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