City of Milwaukee Health Department WIC

06/13/2026

Smoothies are both delicious and nutritious summer treats! ✨ ️ Learn how to make your own smoothies using your family’s favorite fruits and veggies with this recipe by the Minnesota WIC Program. You could even incorporate strawberries, the WIC-approved food of the month! 🍓Let us know your favorite smoothie flavor combinations! 💭

06/12/2026

Where will you shop this weekend?

Farmers’ Market Season is on! A few markets open this weekend include:
🍓Fondy Farmers Market
🥬South Shore Farmers' Market
🥕Deer District
🫜Riverwest Farmers Market
🍅West Allis Farmers Market
🫛Greenfield Farmers Market
🥒Oak Creek Farmers Market
🍅Tosa Farmers Market
🥕Whitefish Bay Farmers Market
🫜Shorewood Farmers Market

If you have WIC checks, spend early and spend often! When WIC checks are used up, remember many markets also accept SNAP benefits!

For more info and additional locations: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/fmnp/index.htm

Follow and support a new market this season!

06/11/2026

June brings summer’s sweetest chapter: strawberry season! 🍓Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month!

Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system! These berries can also improve both heart health and blood sugar, making them a great healthy snack. 🫶 Strawberries are also super versatile—try including them in smoothies, salads, desserts, or homemade jams!

06/10/2026

Carbohydrates are one of the most important nutrients for your body! Carbs are the body’s main fuel source, breaking down the energy your little one needs to grow and play! 🏃 You can get carbohydrates from a wide variety of nutritious foods like rice, oats, pasta products, and potatoes.

Want more nutrition insights for your family or recipes to make with your family’s grocery favorites? WIC is ready to help!

Learn more about healthy eating or connect with a WIC dietitian by visiting www.signupwic.com!💓

06/06/2026

Farmers’ Market Season is on! A few markets open this weekend include:
🍓Fondy Farmers Market
🥬South Shore Farmers' Market
🥕Deer District
🫜Riverwest Farmers Market
🍅West Allis Farmers Market
🫛Greenfield Farmers Market
🥒Oak Creek Farmers Market

If you have WIC checks, spend early and spend often! When WIC checks are spent, remember many markets also accept SNAP benefits!

For more info and additional locations: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/wic/fmnp/index.htm

Follow and support a new market this season!

06/05/2026

Warm weather ✅ Fresh, in-season fruit for your berry-loving toddler ✅Using your WIC fruit and vegetable benefits to boost your produce budget ✅

Learn more about the latest WIC food package updates that allow for more flexibility and personalized options to fit your family’s needs: https://signupwic.com/news/wic-101-food-benefits-nutrition

06/03/2026

The summit will be held on the Mount Mary University campus from 8:30am-2:30pm and will feature engaging sessions and insights on women’s wellness from an interdisciplinary perspective.

RDNs and NDTRs can receive CEUs!

Join us on Friday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for our 2026 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women’s Wellness Summit. This year’s conference will address the vital role of connection and relationships across the lifespan. We'll explore links between mental, emotional and physical health, including the importance of supportive relationships, community and meaningful engagement as foundations for well-being. Learn more and register now at https://tinyurl.com/6ev97fs2

06/02/2026

Visit Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital - Milwaukee Campus June 4th! 🌭🏞🌸🌳
Event info: https://www.facebook.com/share/14fP5o7nYeB/