Fruity WIC Clinic

Hours

Open Monday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Open Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Open Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Open Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Brownsville 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 Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, 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!

Planning on attending your first appointment at Fruity WIC Clinic, 4430 E 14th St, Suite C, Brownsville? Remember to visit TexasWIC.org to see 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 your appointment, you will receive a Texas WIC card and a food package specially designed to meet your family's nutritional needs.

Breastfeeding can get hard and getting help is easy with WIC. If you're looking for breastfeeding support, your local WIC office at 4430 E 14th St, Suite C in Brownsville is here to help. They can connect you with WIC lactation consultants, breastfeeding classes, peer counselors and a 24/7 statewide hotline to support your breastfeeding journey every step of the way. WIC's classes cover a variety of topics, including:

• Different breastfeeding positions.
• How to get a good latch.
• Feeding patterns.
• Baby's hunger cues and more.
  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.

At WIC, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the information you're looking for when it comes to health and nutrition for your little ones. That's why we offer free online classes, even if you are not a WIC client. Many WIC offices have in-person classes, too. Our classes cover various topics, including healthy eating, breastfeeding tips and more.

Our classes are designed to fit your busy schedule, with on-demand classes that can be taken whenever it's convenient for you, as well as live classes where you can connect with other parents in your community or ask questions for our nutrition and breastfeeding experts. To learn more and sign up for classes, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Brownsville. We're here to support you on your parenting journey!

• WIC is available to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as families with children up to age 5.
• You already meet the income qualifications if you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.
• WIC offers free nutrition and breastfeeding classes online or in person.
• Get free breastfeeding support from lactation consultants (IBCLCs) and peer counselors.
• Healthy food and personalized nutrition counseling with nutritionists is available.