World Breastfeeding Week

The interconnected nature of people and the planet requires that we must find sustainable solutions that benefit both. Sustainable development meets the needs of the current generation without compromising future generations.

 

#Breastfeeding is key to all of the @GlobalGoalsforSustainableDevelopment. How will you support breastfeeding for a healthier planet?

 

@UnitedNations @WorldHealthOrganization(WHO) @UNICEF

#breastfeeding  #WABA

OFFICE CLOSINGS IN 2021

SPCC WIC Clinics are scheduled to be closed on the following days in 2021 (subject to change)

  • Monday, January 18, 2021 – Martin Luther King Day
  • Wednesday, January 27, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Monday, February 15, 2021 – President’s Day
  • Wednesday, February 24, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Wednesday, March 24, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Wednesday, April 28, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Monday, May 31, 2021 – Memorial Day
  • Tuesday, June 29, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Monday, July 5, 2021 – Independence Day
  • Wednesday, July 28, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Wednesday, August 25, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Monday, September 6, 2021 – Labor Day
  • Wednesday, September 22. 2021 – Staff Development
  • Monday, October 11, 2021 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Thursday, November 11, 2021 – Veterans’ Day
  • Thursday & Friday, November 25 & 26, 2021 – Thanksgiving
  • Thursday, December 2, 2021 – Staff Development
  • Friday & Monday, December 24 & 27, 2021 – Christmas (observed)
  • Friday, December 31, 2021 – New Year’s Day (observed)

Signs of Hunger

Your baby can’t talk yet, but she’s communicating with you in different ways. Check out these early signs of hunger you can look for—before your baby stars to fuss or cry! #momstrong

Retailers are Important to WIC!

WIC is a helpful resource for retailers too. Are you a grocer who participates in WIC? We want to hear from you about your experience! Post to our page, and we may share it in a future post with the rest of our community. #WICvoices #momstrong  ProAction Steuben WIC Program 1-800-553-2033

WIC is continuing to provide services to current and new participants.

As part of our COVID-19 response measures,
we are continuing to provide services to current and new participants.
All appointments will be completed by phone.
Staff will call you to complete your appointment at its scheduled time.

We will continue to do our best to assist our communities as best we can.
Thank you for your patience and willingness to work with us in meeting this challenge of today and building hope for the future.

To schedule an appointment please call us and leave a message, we will return your call as soon as possible.

Utica 315-798-5066

Rome 315-356-4755

Herkimer (Ilion) 315-866-5029

Madison (Oneida) 315-323-3210

 

Story Event at The Hornell Library

IF YOU GAVE A…. STORY EVENT!

Come join Heather Forenz, Qualified Nutritionist with the

ProAction Steuben County WIC Program to celebrate the

100th Anniversary of Children’s Book week at the Hornell Library.

WIC2GO Maintenance Outage starting Thursday, October 31st expected to last until 2 AM on Friday, November 1st.

Dear WIC Participants,

 

The NYS WIC Program has issued an informational message to advise you that there is a scheduled maintenance beginning at 7 PM on Thursday, October 31st expected to last until 2 AM on Friday, November 1st. This maintenance may result in short, intermittent outages that impact the availability of NYWIC and WIC2GO.

Participants may be unable to use WIC2GO for checking benefits, searching for clinics or stores, scanning items or viewing appointments during this maintenance period.

 

Thank you,

NY State WIC Program and ProAction Steuben WIC Program Staff

WIC2GO Maintenance Outage from 5am-7am Wednesday, October 16th

Dear WIC Participants,

 

The NYS WIC Program has issued an informational message to advise you that there is a scheduled maintenance outage from 5am-7am on Wednesday, October 16th. This maintenance may result in short, intermittent outages that impact the availability of NYWIC and WIC2GO.

Participants may be unable to use WIC2GO for checking benefits, searching for clinics or stores, scanning items or viewing appointments during this maintenance period.

Thank you,
ProAction Steuben WIC Program Staff

WIC2Go Outage Scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2019 between 7:00-11:59pm

The NYS WIC Program has informed local agencies there will be a brief maintenance outage that will impact the WIC2Go  App on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 between the hours of 7:00-11:59 PM.  The outage should last approximately 5-10 minutes.

Participants WILL be able to shop with benefits that were ISSUED BEFORE the outage.

However, WIC2Go WILL NOT be available to check benefit balances, WIC appointments/notifications, approved foods list, UPC scanner, or clinic/store locator.

NYWIC, WIC2Go, and the connectivity to the EBT Service Provider – Conduent, will not be available.

Thank you,
NYS WIC Program and your local agency, Pro Action Steuben WIC Program

General Mills Recalls Five Pound Bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour

General Mills announced today a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of E. coli O26 which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product. This recall is being issued out of an abundance of care as General Mills has not received any direct consumer reports of confirmed illnesses related to this product.
This recall only affects this one date code of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour five-pound bags. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall.
Consumers are asked to check their pantries and dispose of the product affected by this recall. Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103 or visit www.generalmills.com/flour
External Link Disclaimer
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Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to warn that consumers should refrain from consuming any raw products made with flour. E. coli O26 is killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing or boiling products made with flour. All surfaces, hands and utensils should be properly cleaned after contact with flour or dough.