Tapestry of Health WIC Program

Did you know that you can use your SNAP Benefits at Farmer’s Markets? You can!!! To see if you may qualify for SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits, or for assistance with applying, click the link below to talk to one of our SNAP Outreach Educators or call our toll-free hotline at 1-833-834-2900 https://snap.tapestryofhealth.org/

How to prepare fresh, frozen and canned vegetables to help increase your intake. Myplate advises making your plate fruits and vegetables. Using fresh, frozen and canned vegetables can help you meet this goal while staying on a budget. Below are the recommendations for preparing vegetables from each category. Fresh Veggies -Rinse and scrub Vegetables under cool running water to get rid of any debris or particles -Cut away any damaged or bruised areas ... -Dry Vegetables using a clean kitchen towel -Eat or prepare the vegetable to your liking Frozen Veggies -Heat the veggies using the stovetop, oven or microwave Canned Veggies -Drain and rinse vegetables to decrease their sodium content by 30%. -Heat the veggies using the stovetop, oven or microwave

Private, not-for-profit organization that coordinates public health grants for a 24-county region in central PA, seeks Bilingual (English/Spanish) Community Health Worker for a full or part-time position based in Snyder, Union and Northumberland counties. The Community Health Worker is responsible for: Providing health education to WIC clients and their families; Working collaboratively with WIC Direct Service Staff and a network of providers to identify and educate WIC Cli...ents needing access to dental care; Will address barriers to care, evaluate eligibility to health insurance programs and assist with enrollment; Facilitate referrals to services and coordinate appointment with service providers; Document client activates and collect required program data. High School Diploma or GED is required. Prior Community Health Work or related experience is a plus. Community Health Worker Certification will be required; training to obtain the certification will be provided upon hire. The successful candidate will also possess the following skills: ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish; strong verbal and written communication skills; time management and prioritization; computer literacy including Word and Excel; and the ability to relate well with all age groups. The work week is 37.5 hours/week and may include an occasional evening and/or weekend. Reliable transportation and a valid PA driver’s license is required for travel within the specified area. Apply at https://fhccp.org/partners-and-providers/careers/

Virtual Breastfeeding Educational Group! Tonight Monday May 24th, 7:30pm Please email [email protected] or contact your Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for more information. We hope to see you there!

WIC is increasing the value of your fruit and veggie benefits from June through September. Call 1-877-743-1372 to find out how!

Do you have a picky eater at home? Many parents struggle with getting their children to try new foods. Below are some suggestions to help get kids to try something new at the dinner table. -Talk about the new foods you are offering -Use descriptive words about the food including the color, texture or flavor. Have your child describe to you the color, temperature or taste. This will take the focus off of like or dislike and more on learning about the new food. -Watch how mu...ch your child is drinking and snacking throughout the day -Too much Juice, milk or other drinks before a meal can cause your child not to eat well. In addition, over snacking (more than 2-3 snacks/day) can cause your child not to be hungry. Try to limit snacks or drinks about an hour before the meal so your child comes to the table hungry and more likely to eat. -Keep trying, even if they refuse the first few times -New foods can be scary for a child, and it can take multiple times of seeing a new food before a child is willing to eat it. Try not to get discouraged as a parent, and keep trying! Offering the new food multiple times, even if it is a very small amount will help the food become more normal for your child. See more