East Garland WIC Clinic

Hours

Open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Open Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Open Saturday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Garland 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

Looking for healthy food, nutrition education or breastfeeding tips and support in Garland? Applying for WIC is easy! You can begin your application online or call the WIC office in Garland near you to schedule an appointment. WIC is available to many families, and if you or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you automatically meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. Even if you don't receive these programs, you may still qualify by meeting the income guidelines for your household. Don't hesitate to apply and get the benefits that WIC offers!

Attending your first appointment at East Garland WIC Clinic, 2851 Dairy Rd, Garland? To help us serve you better, please visit TexasWIC.org to learn what documents you need. 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 visit, WIC staff will give you a Texas WIC card to use at the grocery store with a food package 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 2851 Dairy Rd in Garland 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.

At WIC, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the information you're looking for when it comes to health and nutrition for your little ones. That's why we offer free online classes, even if you are not a WIC client. Many WIC offices have in-person classes, too. Our classes cover various topics, including healthy eating, breastfeeding tips and more.

Our classes are designed to fit your busy schedule, with on-demand classes that can be taken whenever it's convenient for you, as well as live classes where you can connect with other parents in your community or ask questions for our nutrition and breastfeeding experts. To learn more and sign up for classes, visit TexasWIC.org/online-classes or contact your local WIC office at Garland. We're here to support you on your parenting journey!

• 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.