Anchorage WIC Program

EDIT: We are out of boxes at this time!

Produce boxes are happening today at
our L st location ! June 11th Thursday.
Please come by with your WIC, EBT or Medicaid card
and receive a box of local fruits and vegetables from
Arctic Harvest.
Starting at 9:30am until supplies last, stop by the room
on the right outside of our clinic.

Produce boxes are returning to our L st location ! June 11th Thursday.
Please come by with your WIC, EBT or Medicaid card and receive a box of local fruits and vegetables from Arctic Harvest.
Starting at 9:30am until supplies last, stop by the room on the right outside of our clinic.

Happy Donut Day ! June 5th is National Donut Day. www.gerber.com/parenttalk/baked-glazed-donuts has a great recipe for using baby purees to make donuts, making them easy
and healthy for your family

🫛 Peas are the WIC-approved food of the month! Peas are packed with health benefits, and they’re a highly versatile kitchen staple that can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, roasted, or pan-fried 💪
Peas are packed with antioxidants that help build your immune system. They also contain carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which can protect your eyes from chronic diseases! 👀 Peas are also a great source of protein and fiber, helping your body break down carbohydrates and manage your blood sugar! 🌟
This month, try incorporating peas in your family's diet. You can even experiment with different methods of cooking them. Let us know your favorite way! 💭

Iodine is an essential mineral during all stages of life! ❤️ Iodine supports the thyroid by producing hormones necessary to regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. 🌡️ Iodine is also important during pregnancy! Regular iodine intake helps form the cerebral cortex, neural pathways, and hippocampus, helping your baby’s cognitive development! 🧠
The body cannot store iodine for long periods of time, so try to incorporate iodine regularly into your diet! Dairy, seaweed, and seafood are all plentiful sources of iodine. 🐟

All Anchorage WIC clinics will be closed
Monday 5/25 in observance of memorial day. Thank
you for understanding.

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that introducing of major food allergens early can significantly lower the risk of food allergies among children. 💡
You can introduce safely food allergens at the same time you start to offer other solid foods to your baby by taking steps like:
🔹 Paying attention to timing: Start offering food allergens to your baby when they are developmentally ready, around 4 to 6 months, when other solids are introduced.
🔹 Avoiding choking risks: Baby’s first foods should always be in baby friendly forms.
🔹 Being consistent: Any progress is a great start! The key is to be consistent and gradually increase the amount of each allergen they eat.
🔹 Offering lots of variety: While you don’t want to offer two new foods in the same meal, giving your baby a chance to try lots of different foods over time helps them experience different flavors, textures, and nutrients.
🔹 Keeping your healthcare and WIC team in the loop: Talk to your healthcare team and WIC clinic staff about food allergies early, even at your 1- or 3-month appointments or at WIC check-ins! They are here to support you with your feeding plans.
For more information on introducing allergens to your child’s diet, visit www.fampitfamily.org/early-allergen-introduction.

Try a fun outdoor craft easy for everybody
in the family! Nature boards are super easy to put
together. Grab a piece of cardboard, poke some holes
in it, and draw a vase. Take a stroll around the
neighborhood or a park and pick some flowers, leaves,
or dandelions to fill your vase!

Produce boxes are happening today!
May 21st Thursday.
Please come by with your WIC, EBT or Medicaid card
and receive a box of local fruits and vegetables from
Arctic Harvest. 🍆🍅🌽
Starting at 9:30am until supplies last, stop by the room
on the right outside of our clinic.

🌸 Calling all military mamas and families with access to JBER! We’re bringing Mama’s Market to Arctic Oasis this week! 🌸

Join the Anchorage WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program for a special Mama’s Market event at Arctic Oasis! 💕

This event is created especially for our military moms and families with JBER access to come connect, relax, and enjoy a supportive community space.

✨ FREE community closet
✨ Mocktail station
✨ DIY bouquet bar
✨ Craft table

📅 May 21
⏰ 11 AM – 12 PM
📍 9497 20th Street, Anchorage, AK 99506
(Arctic Oasis WIC Clinic)

All WIC participants and those interested in WIC are encouraged to attend! Bring a friend, meet other moms, and enjoy a fun morning just for you. 🌷

💗 While supplies last