Tel: 203-630-4245
Fax: 203-630-4249
Email: meridenwic@meridenct.gov
165 Miller Street Meriden, CT 06450
The WIC program is a part of the Meriden, CT Health and Human Services Department

Hours of Operation
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Monday (8-4:30)
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Tuesday (8-6:30)
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Wednesday-Friday (8-4:30)
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Open 1 Saturday per month
Appointments conducted by phone, or in person as necessary
National Nutrition Month 2023

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. Its important to fuel our bodies at every age and eat with the environment in mind. Practice gratitude for your body by giving it the fuel it needs with sustainable foods!
Try to do the following during National Nutrition Month
Eat with the environment in mind!
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Enjoy more plant-based meals and snacks
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Purchase foods with minimal packaging
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Buy foods in season and shop locally
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Start a garden to grow food at home
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Plan your meals each week
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Plan a grocery list with healthy foods
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Choose healthy recipes
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Plan healthy foods when on the go
Eat a variety of foods from all food groups
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Include your favorite cultural foods
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Eat foods in various forms, including fresh, frozen, canned and dried
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Avoid fad diets
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Give your body the fuel it needs
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Talk to your WIC nutritionist
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We offer personalized nutrition advice
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Nutrition advice during pregnancy
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We discuss your child’s growth