Nocona WIC Clinic

Hours

Open the 3rd Monday of the month from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM for lunch.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Nocona 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 Nocona. Applying for WIC is simple, and you can start online or call the nearest WIC office in Nocona to schedule an appointment.

WIC is available to many families in Nocona, 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 you are attending your first appointment at Nocona WIC Clinic, 400 Hobson St, Community Center, Nocona, 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 can get hard and getting help is easy with WIC. If you're looking for breastfeeding support, your local WIC office at 400 Hobson St, Community Center in Nocona 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.

WIC has free online classes that you can take from the comfort of your home and many WIC locations have in-person group classes, too. Online classes are free, even if you are not a WIC client and cover everything from healthy eating through pregnancy, breastfeeding tips, picky eating and more!

We offer both on-demand and live classes to fit your needs. Our on-demand classes provide you with the flexibility to learn on your own time, while our live classes give you the opportunity to interact with our nutrition and breastfeeding experts and other parents in your community. And with classes available at various times throughout the week, you can choose a time that works for you. To learn more and sign up for classes, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Nocona.

• 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.