WIC Program News & Announcements

WIC Celebrates Monumental Victory!

WIC Celebrates Monumental Victory!

We are overjoyed to share the news of a pivotal victory for our collective mission. Today, Congress passed a bipartisan budget bill that... more ››

East Hartford WIC office celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the WIC Program

East Hartford WIC office celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the WIC Program

Join us in celebrating 50 years of WIC!

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is Human Trafficking Prevention MonthMost people do not think of Connecticut of being a hotbed of human trafficking activity, but... more ››

Collage of different activities on 2023 WBW with EH WIC Staff, DPH Director Laurence Burnsed and Amanda Garrity, PH Nurse

EH WIC Celebrated 2023 World Breastfeeding Week

East Hartford WIC celebrated National Breastfeeding Month with a meet and greet in the park. The theme, “Enabling Breastfeeding, Making a... more ››

With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can't find any?

Taking Steps to Help Improve Supply of Infant and Specialty Formula Products

Finding Formula these days hasn't been easy...We are here to help! Our goal is for our community to have the healthiest children... more ››

Celebrate a World of Flavors during National Nutrition Month!

Personalize your Plate!

Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and DieteticsPersonalizing Your Plate To Include Foods from Other... more ››

Eat Right!

Eat Right!

Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 

UPDATED: Local Agency Infant Formula Recall Guidance

UPDATED: Local Agency Infant Formula Recall Guidance

UPDATED: March 1, 2022The State WIC Program continue to work with Abbott and USDA to address infant formula shortages resulting from supply... more ››

East Hartford WIC Advises Parents and Caregivers of Recall Involving Specific Abbott Powder Formulas

East Hartford WIC Advises Parents and Caregivers of Recall Involving Specific Abbott Powder Formulas

East Hartford, CT - The Town of East Hartford Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is informing parents and caregivers of a public... more ››

It's time to recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices that a man makes for his family and society

WIC Recognize the Contributions that a man makes for his family

It's time to recognize and honor the contributions and sacrifices that a man makes for his family and society.

Meet your East Hartford WIC Staff

Meet your East Hartford WIC Staff

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as the WIC Program, provides supplemental foods,... more ››

EH Nutritionists Meredith Starr and Caren Gresh attending Zoom Meeting with Breastfeeding moms.

World Breastfeeding Week Highlights from August 1-7

 On Tuesday, August 3rd, the LIVE LATCH LOVE! Virtual Celebration took place with the participation of some of the Breastfeeding Moms... more ››

2021 East Hartford WIC's Virtual Celebration of National Breastfeeding Month

2021 East Hartford WIC's Virtual Celebration of National Breastfeeding Month

East Hartford WIC will be celebrating National Breastfeeding Month on August 3rd 2021.Enroll in WIC to support all your family’s choices in... more ››

east hartford farmers market

East Hartford Farmers Market Begins July 9

East Hartford, CT—The Town of East Hartford is excited to announce that the annual farmers’ market will begin Friday, July 9th....