Lake Worth WIC Clinic

Hours

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

For more information, visit the agency website.

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Children younger than 5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers in Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth? Applying for WIC is easy! You can begin your application online or call the WIC office in Lake Worth 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!

Planning on attending your first appointment at Lake Worth WIC Clinic, 3800 Adam Grubb Rd, Lake Worth? Remember to visit TexasWIC.org to see 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 your appointment, you will receive a Texas WIC card and a food package specially designed to meet your family's nutritional needs.

Breastfeeding is an amazing thing a mother can do for her baby's health, and it's not always easy. That's where your local WIC office at 3800 Adam Grubb Rd in Lake Worth comes in. They can connect you with WIC lactation consultants, breastfeeding classes, WIC peer counselors and a 24/7 statewide hotline to help you breastfeed successfully. WIC's breastfeeding classes cover many topics, including different breastfeeding positions, how to get a good latch, feeding patterns and baby's hunger cues. These classes help you feel confident and empowered in your breastfeeding journey.

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 Lake Worth.

• 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.