Making Opportunity Count WIC

06/16/2026

Myth: "I work full-time, so my family won't qualify for WIC." ❌Fact: Many working families, students, and military families qualify for Mass WIC! Income guidelines change yearly, and you might be surprised to learn you are eligible. Check your eligibility instantly at mass.gov/wic.

06/15/2026

🎉 Don't miss Making Opportunity Count this weekend at the 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Mass Cultural Council & Three Pyramids INC.

Saturday, June 20th from 12pm to 3pm at Riverfront Park!

Enjoy family friendly activities, lots of food, and helpful resources!

Hope to see you there!

06/15/2026

Water safety tip: learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross so you can be prepared. More info: ow.ly/Hhek50Z7A7U

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

🌞 Get Ready for SUMMER! 🌞

Next Wednesday is going to be AMAZING! Join us for the Summer Reading Kickoff Party and kick off the best season of the year!

📚 Sign up for our summer reading club and start your reading adventure
🎕 Grab FREE ice cream from the Fidelity Bank ice cream truck
💰 Kids: Enter GFA's legendary Money Tornado and win big!
🌐 Meet representatives from awesome local organizations
🌞 Have FUN with friends and family!

This is THE community event you don't want to miss. Whether you're a bookworm, an ice cream lover, or just looking for a fun night out, we've got something for everyone.

📅 NEXT WEDNESDAY, June 24
⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
🏛️ Levi Heywood Memorial Library Lawn
🌞 Rain or shine, we'll be there!
💰 FREE admission

Bring the whole family and let's celebrate summer together! See you next week! 🌞💚

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

Your breastfeeding journey is unique, and you do not have to do it alone. 🤱 Mass WIC offers free, personalized breastfeeding support, including lactation consultants and peer counselors who understand exactly what you are going through. Call your local WIC clinic to connect with a support buddy today! 💕

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

We have a special Take & Make Craft available today! This craft kit for kids includes all supplies needed to make a button dragonfly.

Pick up a kit in the Children's room while supplies last.

06/15/2026

🌿 This Week at Growing Places! 🌿

Join us at the Waterford Market for a fresh selection of local produce and goods! Here’s what we’re offering from June 15th to June 20th, 2026:

🥗 Greens & Lettuce:
- Arugula
- Salad Mix
- Spinach
- Kale
- Bok Choy
- And more!

🥕 Root Vegetables:
- Rainbow Carrots
- Baby Carrots
- Radishes
- Red Beets
- Kohlrabi

🥔 Potatoes:
- White Potatoes
- Red Potatoes

🍅 Tomatoes:
- Cluster Tomatoes
- Cocktail Tomatoes

🍄‍🟫Mushrooms:
- Crimini Mushrooms

🍓Fruits:
- Cortland Apples
- Fresh Strawberries

🌱 Beans & Dry Goods:
- Black Beans
- Dried Kidney Beans

🥦Other Vegetables:
- Broccoli
- Zucchini Squash

🛒 Ordering Info:
Select the items you wish to purchase—remember, the fewer items you choose, the more of each you’ll receive! Prices range from $10 for 4-5 items to $60 for 9-12 items.

Don't miss out on this week's fresh offerings! Thank you for supporting local farmers! 💚