VERMONT WIC'S E-NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2021
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Keeping you up to date on events, nutrition and health information, recipes, and new products. |
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Hannaford to Go now accepts WIC.
Online shopping with curbside pickup is now available at Hannaford in Bennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Essex, Middlebury, Milton, Rutland, St. Albans, Williston, and Claremont and Keene, NH locations.
- The first shop with Hannaford to Go is free – then there is a $5 charge per order.
- You will need to set up an account, including a login and password. Download the Hannaford to Go app on your smartphone for Android or Apple, or go to the Hannaford to Go website.
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WIC items are not flagged online like they are in the store, so refer to your Vermont WIC Foods, Vermont WIC Foods Insert and Expanded Vermont WIC Food Options.
- You can separate the payments for WIC and non-WIC items.
- Select "EBT" at online checkout to use your WIC card. You will not need to prepay for WIC or non-WIC items.
- Pay curbside for anything not covered by WIC (including non-WIC items, $5 fee and the 10¢ per bag fees), preferably with a credit/debit card.
- After placing an online order, you will receive an email with instructions for curbside pickup.
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Focus on heart-healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy to prevent health conditions later in life.
See these resources for more tips on living heart healthy.
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Overnight oats are a heart-healthy breakfast that saves time in your busy mornings.
Oats are both a WIC whole grain option (in box, bag or tub) and a breakfast cereal option (in single-serving packets). See WIC Food Insert for more information.
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Makes 1 Serving
Nutrition information per serving (made with low-fat milk and yogurt): calories 200, protein 9 grams, carbohydrates 36 grams, fat 3 grams, sodium 70 milligrams, dietary fiber 6 grams, magnesium 21 milligrams
You can customize options for your family. Try these combinations to give your morning oatmeal a boost:
Peanut Butter Banana – Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and ½ of a banana, sliced
Peaches & Cream – Use vanilla yogurt and top with sliced canned, fresh or frozen peaches
Cinnamon Raisin – Add 2 tablespoons of raisins
Find other heart-healthy recipe ideas from WIC Works Meals of the Month (MOM).
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Magnesium helps boost your immune system. WIC foods, including ingredients in the Overnight Oats recipe (whole grains, milk, yogurt), contain magnesium.
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A group of Vermont community partners are thinking about creating a local meal kit service that could be offered once a month, providing ingredients and recipes to make 2-3 meals. The ingredients would be sourced from local farmers as much as possible, and the meals would be chosen based on family size. Please help gather more information for this idea and complete the survey by Monday, February 22. Taking or not taking the survey does not affect your WIC participation in anyway. |
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Offering a Variety of Infant Foods |
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A recent report found some baby foods contain heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, that can be harmful to a child's brain development. The Food and Drug Administration has provided additional information regarding the report. To keep your baby healthy limit exposure to these heavy metals by offering a variety of foods, including different types of infant cereals, fruits and veggies, and breastmilk if you can.
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Help your children grow up body positive. Try out these non-appearance focused compliments for your children, family, and friends, and use them as positive affirmations for yourself. |
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Acts of Kindness Go a Long Way |
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In times like these, a little bit of kindness goes a long way. Try one of these options, or come up with your own, to help brighten someone's spirits. |
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WIC is here to keep your family healthy and strong during COVID-19. Do you know someone who may qualify for WIC? Tell them about us!
It's easy to sign up for Vermont WIC. Click Apply to WIC to start an application online or text VTWIC to 855-11.*
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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