Northside WIC Center

Hours

Open Monday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 for lunch. Open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Office is closed 2nd Thursday of the month from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for staff development. Office is closed the Friday after the 2nd Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

For more information, visit the agency website.

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

WIC is available to many families in Houston, 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!

Attending your first appointment at Northside WIC Center, 8504 Schuller Rd, Houston? 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 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 8504 Schuller Rd in Houston 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.

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 Houston. We're here to support you on your parenting journey!

• WIC is here for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as families with children up to age 5.
• Eligibility is easy. If you receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already qualify for WIC.
• WIC offers healthy food options and one-on-one counseling with nutritionists and registered dietitians.
• WIC provides free breastfeeding support with lactation consultants (IBCLCs) and peer counselors.
• WIC has online and in-person nutrition and breastfeeding classes.