Denver City WIC Clinic

Hours

Open the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for lunch. Open Thursday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for lunch. Open for Curbside services.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Denver City 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 Denver City, 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 Denver City, 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 Denver City WIC Clinic, 112 W 2nd St, Denver City? 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 112 W 2nd St in Denver City 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.

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 Denver City.

• 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.