THE DALLES — With the national Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) turning 50 years old this year, North Central Public Health (NCPHD) WIC is celebrating by highlighting its work bringing healthy foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education to local families.
NCPHD WIC is celebrating the 50th anniversary Oct. 16 from 10-11 a.m. at NCPHD, 419 E. Seventh St. in The Dalles. Stop by to learn more about the program, meet the staff, enjoy some light refreshments, and get event giveaways while supplies last.
“WIC is so much more than the monthly supplemental foods. I started my career with WIC as a very young mother,” said Maricela Elias, WIC Program Coordinator. “My experience has been so much more than a job. WIC has taught me how to save money, and store food properly, and that having access to insurance and establishing a medical and dental home is important for my family. Now, I get the opportunity to help families in our communities with all of these things, and even after almost 17 years here, I still learn so much from our mothers. In WIC, we say, ‘You’ve got this, and WIC is here to help.”
Oregon WIC opened in April 1974 and supported 2,500 women, infants, and children within five pilot programs. Last year, more than 114,000 participants were served in all 36 Oregon counties. Wasco and Sherman counties WIC archives include a State of Oregon Review conducted March 19th, 1980 with a certified caseload of 148. Fast forward to 2024, WIC now serves 675 participants.
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