Summit County WIC

All SCPH WIC offices will be closed TODAY, October 2nd, 2026 from 8 am-12:30 pm.

Alt text: White and blue flyer reading: Alt text: White and blue flyer reading: NOTICE our WIC offices will be CLOSED on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 8 am - 12:30 pm. Ohio department of health logo at the bottom of the flyer and the Summit country public health logo at the top.

This week's recipe is courtesy of . This is a quick and easy recipe that could be delicious for breakfast or just eaten as a daily snack! Customize the recipe by choosing your favorite apple variety and toppings! Try this one out, and let us know what you think!

Link to recipe:
https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/apple-crunch-yogurt-bowl

At WIC, we know how important it is to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your family’s diet! Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help the growth of your littles. 💪Luckily, there are so many creative ways of incorporating fruits and veggies into your meals! Here are a few tips to easily include fruits and vegetables in your little one’s diet.

🍇Keep fruit and veggie snacks easily accessible. Keep a bowl of washed grapes or baby carrots in the fridge for kids to grab when they're hungry!
🍕Use fruits and veggies as toppings for kid-friendly dishes like pizza, pasta, or yogurt parfaits.
🍝Sneak veggies into favorite dishes! Try blending them into smoothies, sauces, or batter.

Have any tips for adding fruits and veggies into meals? Let us know in the comments below!



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This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting recipes that honor cultural traditions while supporting good health. Our featured recipe is a simple and mild version of Albóndigas, a Mexican meatball soup.

This dish is a great example of how nutritious food ingredients can create something truly special! Try the recipe and share the tradition: https://eatfresh.org/recipe/soups/meatball-soup-albondigas/



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September is Whole Grain Month🌾🍞 Whole grains are packed with nutrients that fuel your family's growth! Unlike refined grains, whole grains keep the entire grain kernel—giving you more fiber, B vitamins, and minerals to keep you feeling full and energized.

Your WIC benefits cover whole grains like whole-wheat bread, brown rice, oats, corn tortillas, whole-grain pasta, and more! Talk to your WIC dietitian for more information and for easy ways to include whole grains in your family’s diet.

To learn more about WIC, visit www.signupwic.com.



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This week's recipe is courtesy of . This recipe is vibrant and perfect for the start of fall! This Great Grain Salad recipe is perfect for a side or part of a balanced meal! To make it more filling, top the recipe with a protein of choice! Try this one out soon, and let us know what you think!

Link to recipe:
https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/great-grain-salad



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This week marks the second annual , hosted by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Collective! 🤱

WIC has your back, mom! Our certified lactation consultants and peer counselors are here to help your breastfeeding journey. WIC can support your family with ASL interpretation or other accessibility tools during virtual or in-person visits. Visit signupwic.com to get started!

Get more information about lactation support in this ASL breastfeeding video series produced by the DC Breastfeeding Coalition (in ASL with Closed Captions, no spoken English). 💗The production company, Blue20, is owned by a Deaf person; more than 90% of the talent engaged and the production team is Deaf or Hard of Hearing: https://bit.ly/4vZFTEb



Alt text: An image of a mom smiling at her baby while breastfeeding outside, sitting at a park bench, on a light purple background with white header text above the image that says, “ ” and the purple header text below reads, “Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week.”

¡Celebramos! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉🌎

From September 15 to October 15, we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the United States. At WIC, we are proud to serve and celebrate our diverse families every day!

Food is at the heart of so many traditions. With WIC, your family can enjoy culturally significant foods, like:

🌽 Corn (maíz) – a staple rich in fiber
🫘 Beans (frijoles) – packed with protein and iron
🍚 Brown Rice (arroz) – a versatile whole grain option
🥑 Avocados (aguacates) – full of healthy fats
🍌 Plantains (plátanos) – a great source of vitamins A and C

Talk to your WIC nutritionist about how to include your favorite cultural foods in your WIC shopping. Visit www.signupwic.com to get started.



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This week's recipe is courtesy of . This cottage cheese bowl is packed with protein and perfect as a quick breakfast or as a snack! You can alter the recipe to suit your preferences by choosing to go sweet or savory! Choose whatever fruits or vegetables you prefer along with toppings and let us know what you think!

Link to recipe:
https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/build-your-own-cottage-cheese-bowl



Alt text: red flyer reading: build-your-own cottage cheese bowl. Link to recipe below & in the caption: https://celebrateyourplate.org/recipes/build-your-own-cottage-cheese-bowl. Recipe courtesy of (celebrate your plate logo). Photo in the middle of the flyer with a bowl of cottage cheese and a wooden cheese board.

This week is Latina Breastfeeding Week, ! 🤱🏽 WIC is proud to support Latina breastfeeding parents across the US with culturally specific food packages to support your family’s unique nutritional needs, peer and breastfeeding support, translated resources and translation services, health care referrals, and more! 💖

Need support? Our certified lactation consultants and peer counselors are here to help your family! Get started: https://signupwic.com/es/get-started




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