Summit County WIC

09/10/2026

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.

09/08/2026

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




Alt text: An image of a mom smiling at her baby while breastfeeding at home on a light purple background with white header text above the image that says, “ ” and the purple header text below reads, “Semana De La Lactancia Latina.”

09/07/2026

ALL WIC offices will be closed TODAY, September 7th, 2026 in observance of the federal holiday. Clinics will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

Alt text: Dark blue and white flyer that reads: NOTICE our offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7th, 2026 in observance of the federal holiday. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th. Summit County Public Health Logo in the top left corner of the flyer.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

This week's recipe is courtesy of . This recipe is prefect for a quick and easy lunch for your kiddo! It's a new way to make the traditional PB &J, only more fun! Always encourage your little ones to help in the kitchen when old enough--have them help you roll the sandwich before cutting into smaller pieces. Having your little ones help with recipes can make them more willing to try something new! Give this easy lunch recipe a go and let us know how they liked it!

Link to recipe below:
https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/sandwich-roll-ups/



Alt text: Aqua and tan flyer reading: Quick sandwich roll ups. Recipe below & in caption: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/sandwich-roll-ups/. Recipe courtesy of (yummy toddler food logo. Photo of the recipe lunch box in the middle of the flyer.

09/01/2026

It’s , and this year’s theme is “Work. Pump. Advance. Empowering the modern parent.” 🤱 At WIC, we support working parents by providing breast pumps, peer support and lactation experts, nutritious food, and personalized food packages to support your breastfeeding goals.

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. Learn more about your breastfeeding rights: https://signupwic.com/resources/know-your-rights-breastfeeding



Alt text: An image of a mom typing on a laptop at work with her breast pump accessories sitting on her desk on a light purple background with white header text above the image that says, “ ” and the purple header text below reads, “Workplace Lactation Week.”

08/28/2026

Have you heard of Carrot Cash? Now you have! Check out this amazing program from Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market and support your local farmers. Available while supplies last. For more information go to https://cvfm.org/food-access/



Alt text: A yellow flyer with two small cartoon carrots in the upper left hand corner . Next to the carrots in the middle of the flyer bold text reads "Carrot Cash at Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market!" In orange text in a paragraph below it says "Show your WIC card to the infomration booth at the market and receive $25 in carrot cash each visit." The phrase "Each visit" is bolded and underlined. Then it lists the address and hours of the Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-12pm Located at: 4040 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264

08/27/2026

Corn and whole-wheat tortillas are a nutrient-dense and versatile kitchen staple, and also this month’s WIC-approved food! 🌟

Corn and whole-wheat tortillas are great sources of protein and fiber and can be incorporated in your family’s meals in countless ways! Try out some of these recipe ideas:

🌯Burritos and breakfast wraps: You can add your favorite veggies for extra flavor.
🍲Tortilla soup or casserole.
🍕Custom tortilla pizza: Use your tortilla as the “dough” and add your favorite toppings.

Use your WIC benefits to make healthy and delicious meals for your family! Learn more at www.signupwic.com/about 💜

Alt text: 3 whole-wheat tortillas on a white background with header text that reads, ”WIC approved food of the month: Tortillas.”

08/25/2026

Black Breastfeeding Week - August 25–31 (Theme: We All We Got: 15 Years of Community, Care, and Collective Power )

Breastfeeding rates in the Black community remain lower compared to other communities, highlighting the need for increased awareness, support, and education. 💖

Join us in celebrating the 15th annual Black Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏿 This year's theme, "We All We Got,” uplifts the importance of breastfeeding while honoring Black families, culture, and community by centering collective power and togetherness.

And WIC is here to help! Hear from two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) about what they’re doing in their communities to support Black women and families and how WIC can support your breastfeeding journey: https://signupwic.com/news/supporting-black-mothers



Alt text: An image of a mom smiling at her baby while breastfeeding at home on a light purple background with white header text above the image that says, “ ” and the purple header text below reads, “Black Breastfeeding Week.”

08/20/2026

This recipe is courtesy of . This is a quick and easy peach puree that your little one will love! Use your fruit and vegetable $$$ from WIC to make this recipe! Try it at home and let us know how it went!



Link to recipe:
https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/5-minute-peach-puree-baby-food/

Alt text: Blue and orange flyer reading: 5-minute peach puree. Link to recipe below & in the caption: https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/5-minute-peach-puree-baby-food/. Recipe courtesy of (yummy toddler food logo). Clip art of a peach is beside the recipe photo.