What’s Happening at WIC
Stay up-to-date on events, resources, programs, research, and more from PHFE WIC.
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WIC is excited to invite you to our prenatal discussions during your WIC appointments!


At each WIC appointment during your pregnancy, we will provide you with personalized pregnancy information. These “in-person” discussions are tailored and specific for each trimester…
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Important News for CalFresh Families


PHFE WIC is pleased to share this good news with families who receive CalFresh benefits. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)…
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FREE tax filing assistance


To find the closest help site, call 1-800-906-9887, OR visit http://caleitc4me.org/get-it/. Other options include Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers provide FREE Income Tax Preparation Assistance. Although…
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#WICSpreadsTheLove


During the month of February, PHFE WIC families are invited to participate in our “Spread the Love” activities and to enter a raffle drawing. How to enter…
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In the news: It’s 2019, Let’s Just Say Out Loud That Breastfeeding Is Hard, by Michelle Faust Raghavan


KPCC’s Health Care Reporter, Michelle Faust Raghavan featured the PHFE WIC program and stories from mothers about how breastfeeding can be challenging. Read the full…
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MOMS Orange County Names PHFE WIC as 2019 Champion for Babies & Families Awardee


Press Release by MOMS Orange County Santa Ana, Calif. (January 16, 2019) – PHFE WIC, the largest nonprofit network of WIC centers in the U.S.,…
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Get help finding food assistance


Click on the food locator links below for assistance with finding a food bank, food pantry, and other services that provide meals and groceries near you. Los…
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Federal Government Shutdown and CalFresh Benefits


Early Issuance of February CalFresh Benefits CalFresh is the name of California’s food assistance program which is funded through Federal SNAP funding. Due to the…
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WIC is OPEN during the shutdown


Here’s what you need to know during the partial government shutdown: WIC REMAINS OPEN DURING THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. WIC state agencies have enough reserve funding…
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USDA Announces Plan to Protect SNAP Participants’ Access to SNAP in February


The USDA announced that full benefits will be available in February for SNAP, Child Nutrition Programs, and Supplemental Nutrition Programs like WIC. Read the full press release…





