Community Bridges WIC Program

Community Bridges WIC Program A safe place for families to receive a sense of hope, comfort and security that empowers women, infants and children to thrive. Who does WIC help?

WIC is part of the Community Bridges family of programs. We are a family-friendly and participant-centered program that provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support in a respectful and culturally competent environment. Families with low to medium income that include:
■pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women and
■children under 5 years of age, including foster children. Working famil

ies and fathers are always welcome at WIC! What can I get at WIC?
■Special checks to buy healthy foods like organic fruits and vegetables and whole grain foods at local grocery stores and at the Watsonville farmers' market
■Nutrition education (available during the day and in the evening) and great health tips for you and your family
■Breastfeeding information and support for you and your baby Referrals to health care and other community services
■A Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program
■Healthy Kids/Healthy Families insurance assistance fathers-only classes
■Farmers' market coupons for many county families
■Demo kitchens and healthy cooking instruction
■Bags of fresh produce from 2nd Harvest Food Bank
■Personal Peer Counselor for breastfeeding support from pregnancy through the first year of your baby's life
■Online nutrition education classes are available online at our Santa Cruz office

How do I apply for services?
■Call us to make an appointment and find out which documents you need to bring.
■At your appointment we will determine whether you and your family qualify. Links to WIC income guidelines and other useful information:
■California State WIC:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks/Pages/default.aspx
■Federal WIC site:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/

Our bilingual staff is ready to help
Watsonville 831-722-7121
Santa Cruz 831-426-3911

Breastfeeding is a personal choice, and families deserve support every step of the way.WIC offers guidance, education, a...
05/29/2026

Breastfeeding is a personal choice, and families deserve support every step of the way.
WIC offers guidance, education, and encouragement to help parents make feeding decisions that work best for them and their babies.

Learn more: Communitybridges.org/WIC



Spanish
La lactancia es una decisión personal, y las familias merecen apoyo en cada paso del camino.
WIC ofrece orientación, educación y acompañamiento para que las familias tomen decisiones informadas que funcionen para ellas y sus bebés.

Conoce más: Communitybridges.org/WIC

On World Hunger Day, we recognize that access to nutritious food is essential to health, dignity, and wellbeing. No one ...
05/28/2026

On World Hunger Day, we recognize that access to nutritious food is essential to health, dignity, and wellbeing. No one in our community should have to worry about where their next meal will come from.

Through programs like Meals on Wheels and nutrition support services, Community Bridges helps older adults, families, and neighbors access healthy food and vital connection every day.

Together, we can build a community where everyone has the nourishment and support they need to thrive. 🍎

¡Más opciones frescas y saludables en WIC!• Todos los padres y niños reciben $3 adicionales en lugar dejugo para comprar...
05/27/2026

¡Más opciones frescas y saludables en WIC!

• Todos los padres y niños reciben $3 adicionales en lugar de
jugo para comprar más frutas y verduras.
• Si tiene un bebé de 6 meses o más, puede intercambiar su
comida en frascos por productos frescos, congelados y
enlatados.

El personal de WIC puede ayudarle a comprender qué intercambios
están disponibles y puede actualizar sus beneficios de alimentos en
su próxima cita. ¡Disfrute de más opciones! Para obtener más información, visite MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov


Créditos musicales Happy Together - Vladyslav Krotov

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MvfFz4PSVs0

¡Más opciones frescas y saludables en WIC!🥕🍉🍇🍐• Todos los padres y niños reciben $3 adicionales en lugar de jugo para comprar más frutas y verduras.• Si ...

More fresh and healthy options at WIC!• All parents and children get an extra $3 instead of juice to buymore fruits and ...
05/27/2026

More fresh and healthy options at WIC!

• All parents and children get an extra $3 instead of juice to buy
more fruits and vegetables.
• If you have a baby 6 months or older, you can swap their
jarred food for fresh , frozen and canned produce.

WIC staff can help you understand which swaps are available and
can update your food benefits at your next appointment.
Enjoy more choices! To learn more, visit MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov


Music credits: Happy Together - Vladyslav Krotov

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hVqPntJLJgY

More fresh and healthy options at WIC! 🥕🍉🍇🍐• All parents and chil...

Today we remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in sacrifice to our country. Their courage and dedi...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in sacrifice to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

Memorial Day is also a reminder of the importance of community—of caring for one another and ensuring every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, support, and hope.

As we reflect today, we hold space for remembrance, gratitude, and the families who carry these legacies forward.

More food options are here at WIC! Pick and choose more foods your family enjoys. Swap some of your WIC milk for other h...
05/21/2026

More food options are here at WIC! Pick and choose more foods your family enjoys. Swap some of your WIC milk for other healthy options like tofu or yogurt. Need a different protein? You can swap your egg s for items like peanut butter, canned or dry beans or tofu.

At your next appointment, ask your WIC counselor about the foods
you can swap . See all your new options at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov


Image: Getty
Image description: Hard -boiled eggs, peanut butter in a glass jar with a spoon, and chickpeas in a bowl. Graphic text says, “ Ask about your new WIC foods options. ”

¡Más opciones de alimentos están aquí en WIC! Elija más alimentos
que su familia disfruta. Intercambie parte de su leche de WIC por otras opciones saludables como tofu o yogur. ¿Necesita una proteína diferente? Puede intercambiar sus huevos por artículos como mantequilla de maní, frijoles enlatados o secos o tofu.

En su próxima cita, pregunte a su consejero de WIC sobre los
alimentos que puede intercambiar. Vea todas sus nuevas opciones
en MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov


Imagen: Getty
Descripción de la imagen: Huevos duros, mantequilla de maní en un frasco de vidrio con una cuchara y garbanzos en un tazón. El texto del gráfico dice, "Pregunte sobre sus nuevas opciones de alimentos de WIC."

05/18/2026

¡Cambios emocionantes están aquí en WIC! Puede intercambiar
algunos alimentos de WIC por otras opciones que funcionen mejor
para su familia.
Intercambie parte de su leche por otras opciones saludables
como tofu o yogur.
¿Necesita una proteína diferente? Puede intercambiar sus huevos por artículos como mantequilla de maní, frijoles enlatados o
secos o tofu. Pregunte a su consejero de WIC sobre sus nuevas
opciones.
¡Disfrute de más opciones! Para obtener más información, visite
MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.


Créditos musicales :
Happy Together - Vladyslav Krotov

05/18/2026

Exciting changes are here at WIC! You can swap some WIC foods
for other options that work better for your family.
Swap some of your milk for other healthy options like tofu or
yogurt.
Need a different protein? You can swap your eggs for items like peanut butter, canned or dry beans or tofu. Ask your WIC counselor about your new options.
Enjoy more choices! To learn more, visit MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.


Music credits:
Happy Together - Vladyslav Krotov

¡Cambios emocionantes están aquí en WIC! Puede intercambiaralgunos alimentos de WIC por otras opciones que funcionen mej...
05/18/2026

¡Cambios emocionantes están aquí en WIC! Puede intercambiar
algunos alimentos de WIC por otras opciones que funcionen mejor
para su familia.

Intercambie parte de su leche por otras opciones saludables
como tofu o yogur.

¿Necesita una proteína diferente? Puede intercambiar sus
huevos por artículos como mantequilla de maní, frijoles enlatados o
secos o tofu. Pregunte a su consejero de WIC sobre sus nuevas
opciones.

¡Disfrute de más opciones! Para obtener más información, visite
MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.


Créditos musicales: Happy Together - Vladyslav Krotov
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/01YH7xqB5xw

¡Cambios emocionantes están aquí en WIC! Puede intercambiar algunos alimentos de WIC por otras opciones que funcionen mejor para su familia.🥛Intercambie par...

Exciting changes are here at WIC! You can swap some WIC foodsfor other options that work better for your family.Swap som...
05/18/2026

Exciting changes are here at WIC! You can swap some WIC foods
for other options that work better for your family.

Swap some of your milk for other healthy options like tofu or
yogurt.

Need a different protein? You can swap your eggs for items like
peanut butter, canned or dry beans or tofu. Ask your WIC counselor
about your new options.

Enjoy more choices! To learn more, visit MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.


Music credits: Happy Together - Vladyslav Krotov
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xsz-U6gOa10

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Address

18 W Lake Avenue, Ste A
Watsonville, CA
95076

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+18317227121

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