Harlingen WIC Clinic

Hours

Open Monday from 7:45 AM to 8:00 PM. Open Wednesday from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Harlingen 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 Harlingen, 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 Harlingen, 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 you are attending your first appointment at Harlingen WIC Clinic, 711 N L. St, Harlingen, visit TexasWIC.org to learn 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 will get a food package specially designed to meet your family's nutritional needs and a Texas WIC card to use at the grocery store.

Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful way to provide the best nutrition for your baby, and it can be challenging at times. Your local WIC office at 711 N L. St in Harlingen is here to help! They can connect you to various WIC resources to support your breastfeeding journey. WIC's lactation consultants, classes, peer counselors and 24/7 statewide hotline are available to help you breastfeed successfully. The breastfeeding classes cover topics such as:

• 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 Harlingen.

• 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.