Anchorage WIC Program

Anchorage WIC’s new income guidelines for 2026/2027. To make an appointment go to www.muni.org/WIC and fill out the forms, your WIC clinic will call to schedule with you. Please bring the 3 required proofs (ID, income, and residency) with you for everyone in your household applying for WIC.

Some common veggies you might encounter at farmers markets across Alaska might be unfamiliar. Using your Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program benefits or Fresh Bucks to purchase these is a good way of trying something new that might become a family favorite!
Radish – A root vegetable that’s crisp and tastes peppery, and good for digestion. Eat these raw whole or sliced in a salad, roasted or try pickling them!
Radicchio – A leafy vegetable that looks very similar to red cabbage but has a bitter and spicy taste. Great source of vitamin K and folate. Eat these raw in a salad/sandwich or roast them.
Rhubarb – A tart, stalky vegetable with inedible leaves that MUST be cooked. Really great for bone strength. After cutting off the leaves and cubing, simmer with some sugar to create a tart and sweet compote! Ask the farmer their favorite way to have them for new ideas!

At WIC, we believe breastfeeding parents should be able to feed their babies or toddlers (or pump/hand express milk!) at work, school, and in public with respect and support. 💖
It’s time to break the stigma against public breastfeeding. Luckily, the law is on your side, empowering you to breastfeed when and where you need to! 🤱
Learn more about your rights as a breastfeeding parent at work and out in public: https://signupwic.com/resources/know-your-rights-breastfeeding

WIC is honored to celebrate parents today! Thank you for all your
hard work in raising the next generation of Alaskans.

Turn fruits and veggies into fun shapes and characters! Use cookie cutters to create animal shapes out of melon slices or arrange sliced fruits into smiley faces on a plate. 🍽️
Getting your little ones to play with food is a great way of exploring sensory play! This can help prevent picky eating, build motor skills, and encourage brain development! 🧠
Learn more about healthy and fun activities for your family, and get started with WIC by visiting: www.muni.org/wic 💖

Holy guacamole!🥑 Avocados are the July WIC-Approved Food of the Month, and July 31st is National Avocado Day! Avocados have a ton of health benefits, like promoting strong cognitive function and improving heart health. 🩺
Try incorporating avocados in your family's meals this month! 🧑‍🍳Check out this list of fun family-friendly recipes: https://sarahscucinabella.com/2016/04/01/avocado-recipes/. 💚

On your next family walk, try this craft! Get some painter’s tape, or any thick tape you have around, and create a bracelet on your non dominant hand. Have some help to wrap it around with the sticky side facing outwards. Then, on your walk everyone can pick flowers, grass, sticks, or weeds to create a pattern!
A good rule for flowers is to only pick if there are more than 10 of them in one area. Try only finding things of one color or create patterns on your bracelet. Anchorage has a ton of parks and playgrounds with plenty of beautiful summer finds.

Similac Total Comfort has changed its name to Similac Gentle Comfort! This is a name and label change only and the product itself remains the same. The can size is still 12.6 oz, and the UPC has not changed.
For more information on the product go to www.Similac.com/products. If you have any questions on your food package, contact your WIC office. Our L st phone number is (907)343-4668 or email us at [email protected].

Anchorage has a ton of free kid friendly trails and hikes. www.Alaska.org has a handy
search feature where you can look up routes on location, difficulty and length. They also have a list for top family hikes in Alaska at www.Alaska.org/advice that has great tips and includes where bathrooms and break stops are.