Big Spring WIC Clinic

Hours

Open the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday of the month from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Open the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Open Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Open Thursday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. The office is closed on the first Wednesday of the month, Office closed the 1st Wednesday of the month.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Big Spring 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

Don't miss out on the benefits of WIC, including healthy food, breastfeeding tips and nutrition education in Big Spring. Applying for WIC is simple, and you can start online or call the nearest WIC office in Big Spring to schedule an appointment.

WIC is available to many families in Big Spring, and if you receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. If you don't receive these programs, you may still qualify by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Apply for WIC today!

If this is your first appointment at Big Spring WIC Clinic, 501 Birdwell Ln, Suite 28-B, Big Spring, 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 501 Birdwell Ln, Suite 28-B in Big Spring 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.

Whether you like to learn on your own or chat with other moms and experts, WIC has options for you. We offer free online classes, and many WIC offices offer in-person group classes, too. Our classes cover many topics, from healthy eating through pregnancy, breastfeeding tips, picky eating during the toddler years and more!

Our "click and learn" classes are available anytime, and our live classes give you the opportunity to interact with our nutrition and breastfeeding experts and connect with other parents in your community. And because we know everyone's schedule is different, we offer classes at various times throughout the week. To learn more and sign up for online classes, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Big Spring.

• WIC is here for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as families with children up to age 5.
• Eligibility is easy. If you receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already qualify for WIC.
• WIC offers healthy food options and one-on-one counseling with nutritionists and registered dietitians.
• WIC provides free breastfeeding support with lactation consultants (IBCLCs) and peer counselors.
• WIC has online and in-person nutrition and breastfeeding classes.