Physical Fitness and Sports
May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month! As the weather gets warmer, can you think of ways to be more physically active? Being active as a family helps children feel confident about themselves and their bodies as they grow.
Children need at least 60 minutes of activity per day. Try these ideas to get the entire family moving:
A stretch of sidewalk is all you need for great chalk and pavement games. Try tic-tac-toe, hopscotch, or create an activity course!
- If it’s a rainy day, try some indoor games. For example, give each child two paper plates. Have them put one paper plate under each foot and slide around on the floor like they are ice-skating. Can they skate backwards? Can you? Add music for extra fun!
Adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity five times per week. In addition to joining in on the games with your children, try taking 10 minutes out of your day to go for a walk, or dance to your favorite music.
Welcome to Massachusetts WIC!
Good Food and A Whole Lot More
WIC is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children.
WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under 5 healthy. To apply for WIC, call 1-800-WIC-1007 or contact a WIC Program in your community (click on map below).
New WIC Gold Card Options
WIC is pleased to announce that WIC participants now have 2 options when using their WIC Gold Card at the Grocery store. Click here to learn more.
WIC Campaigns
To celebrate moms, WIC will be teaming up with Simon Malls for the National Mom's Nite Out Event on May 10, 2012. Click here for more information.
Breastfeeding Support
WIC. We Know Breastfeeding. Click here to see how WIC can help you with breastfeeding support.
WIC Food Package
Is WIC getting cheesy? WIC just added String Cheese and Shredded Cheese to our food list. Click here for more updates!
WIC Formula 
Massachusetts WIC infant formula company is Mead Johnson Nutrition. Click here for more information and products.
text4baby
The Massachusetts WIC Program is now an outreach partner for the text4baby Campaign. For more information about text4baby click here.
Quick Links
- What does WIC offer?
- Who is WIC for?
- How do I apply for WIC?
- What can I buy with WIC checks?
- Can Men participate in WIC?
- How do I report Fraud and Abuse
- When can I attend a WIC Open Meeting
Nondiscrimination Clause
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This information is provided by the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program within the Department of Public Health .