Chambers County Health Department-WIC

Hours

Open Monday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Anahuac can benefit from the WIC program, which provides healthy food, nutrition classes and one-on-one counseling with nutritionists. Additionally, the WIC office offers breastfeeding support and tips to help mothers successfully breastfeed their babies.

• Healthy food
• Breastfeeding support
• One-on-one counseling with nutritionists or registered dietitians
• Nutrition classes

In Anahuac, applying for WIC has never been easier! You can start your application online or call your local WIC office to make an appointment.
WIC is open to many families in Anahuac, and if you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC, making the application process faster. Don't miss out on this opportunity to receive nutrition education, healthy food, and breastfeeding tips and support!

If this is your first appointment at Chambers County Health Department-WIC, 102 Airport Rd, Anahuac, please visit TexasWIC.org to review what documentation is needed. During your appointment, WIC office staff will:

1. Review documentation and determine your WIC eligibility.
2. Weigh, measure, and check iron status for you (if pregnant) and your child.
3. Answer any questions you may have about health, nutrition or breastfeeding.

At the end of your visit, you'll receive a Texas WIC card to use at the store with a food package specially designed to meet your needs.

Breastfeeding is an amazing thing a mother can do for her baby's health, and it's not always easy. That's where your local WIC office at 102 Airport Rd in Anahuac comes in. They can connect you with WIC lactation consultants, breastfeeding classes, WIC peer counselors and a 24/7 statewide hotline to help you breastfeed successfully. WIC's breastfeeding classes cover many topics, including different breastfeeding positions, how to get a good latch, feeding patterns and baby's hunger cues. These classes help you feel confident and empowered in your breastfeeding journey.

For 24/7 breastfeeding help, call the Texas Lactation Support Hotline at 855-550-6667. This hotline is free and available to anyone in Texas.

We offer free online classes to fit your busy schedule, and many WIC locations have classes in person, too. Online classes are free even if you are not a WIC client. Our classes cover many topics, from healthy snacks and picky eating to breastfeeding tips and more! Classes are designed to provide you with knowledge and support when feeding your little ones.

Whether you prefer to learn on your own or with the help of our nutrition and breastfeeding experts, we have options to fit your schedule and learning style. Our on-demand classes are available anytime, while our live classes provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other parents in your community. And because we know that everyone's schedule is different, we offer classes at various times throughout the week. To learn more about our classes and sign up, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Anahuac.

• WIC serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and families with children up to age 5.
• If you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income qualifications for WIC.
• WIC offers healthy food options and one-on-one nutrition counseling with nutritionists and registered dietitians.
• You can work with lactation consultants (IBCLCs) and peer counselors for free when you sign up for WIC.
• WIC has online and in-person nutrition and breastfeeding classes.