WIC is still serving clients! However, in support of the guidelines for social distancing due to the COVID-19 situation, we are currently doing appointments by phone. Please call our office to schedule an appointment:
- Kennewick office- 509.460.4202 or
- Cell number - 509.820.9132 or 509.820.9023
- Pasco office - 509.460.4203 or
- Cell number - 509.820.8821
Our goal is to continue to serve WIC clients and keep families and WIC staff safe.
The Health District's WIC program serves thousands of clients at four Benton and Franklin County locations by providing quality nutrition services as the centerpiece of the nutrition program.
Our local services are part of a federal program that has an extraordinary record of preventing children's health problems and improving their health, growth, and development. WIC children enter school ready to learn and show better cognitive performance.
Services Include:
- Nutrition and health education
- Breastfeeding support
- Connection to other services
- Free healthy foods from your grocery store and farmers markets
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Washington State WIC Nutrition Program does not discriminate.
2/18/2022 URGENT RECALL: Abbott has issued a recall for their Similac Powder formulas.
- Similac Powder - Advance, Total Comfort, Sensitive, and Spit Up
- Alimentum Powder
Recalled formulas have lot numbers starting with 22-37 (see image) and with expiration date of April 2022 or later.
If you have one of these cans, DO NOT feed your baby the formula.
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If a purchased can is eligible for the recall, preserve the can and return it to the grocery store for an exchange. All shoppers – including WIC shoppers – should rely on retail grocery stores to manage the exchange. They may be able to exchange for non-recalled formula, a gift card, store credit or a store refund in cash. During the recall WIC families can accept a gift card, credit or cash refund.
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- When a store credit is issued, caregivers may purchase any brand of formula.
- When cash is issued, caregivers may go anywhere to purchase any brand of formula.
- If the store cannot provide an exchange, store credit or refund, caregivers should call their clinic.
- Hold on to the recalled formula for now and mark “do not use”. Or return it to the WIC clinic;
If you can’t get a hold of your local WIC clinic, call the state office at 1800-841-1410 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
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Other options:
- Use SNAP benefits until you can get a hold of WIC
Or
- Check with a local food bank.
- Abbott has also developed a web-based tool to determine if the consumer’s product was included in this recall. Consumers can click here to check their product’s lot number, located at the bottom of their product.
- For more details about the recall, please visit www.similacrecall.com or call 1-800-986-8540
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