Limited Supply of Similac Advance In Stock
Lone Star Family Market currently has a limited stock of Similac Advance Powder baby formula.
Because of the Abbott formula recall, we know finding formula is difficult. To help as much as possible, we want to let our customers know that we currently have it in stock, but this supply may not last.
To ensure we still have formula before you visit, you can call a location near you to confirm it is still available. Find our locations and phone numbers here.
WIC Benefits Last For Years To Come
There are more benefits than nutrition counseling, free healthy food packages, and breastfeeding support that participants gain from the Texas WIC program.
The WIC program is a government-funded nutritional program to help improve the health and nutrition for pregnant women and their children up to age 5.
“WIC saves lives and improves the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children,” according to the USDA. “The results of studies conducted by FNS and other non-government entities prove that WIC is one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective nutrition intervention programs.”
The USDA outlines that participants get WIC benefits that may include:
- Improved birth outcomes and health care cost savings
- Improved diet
- Improved infant feeding
- Improved immunization rates and medical care
- Improved growth rates
- Earlier prenatal care
- Better health outcomes for mothers
And much, much more!
WIC participants also receive the following WIC benefits as part of the program: Supplemental nutritious foods as part of the free monthly food package. WIC clients get their food benefit lists loaded onto an EBT card. They can redeem their benefits when shopping for food. Learn more at TexasWIC.org.
WIC clients also receive nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics and online.
Better health and nutrition can last a lifetime. All of the WIC services can help ensure that pregnant women and their children have the best chance at a healthy life. WIC is an important program that should be taken advantage of by all who are eligible.
Texas WIC experts can also help participants get connected to other health and social service resources.
WIC is an important resource for parents, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to give their children the best possible start in life. The program helps ensure that kids get the nutrients they need to grow up healthy and strong.
To apply to Texas WIC, visit online here.
WIC Online Classes
Texas WIC Helps Parents Online
Texas WIC is ready to help parents from pregnancy to toddler. They even have free classes online each month to help parents learn the ropes.
During March, WIC online classes range in topics from how to feed your baby to a live demonstration with a guest speaker on “Fearless Family Meals” and a “Life Pregnancy Discussion.” There are two types of classes offered:
- Live Online Classes – Use a link to watch a class live from your phone or computer.
- Click & Learn – You follow along by clicking through course materials.
Here is a glimpse of WIC Live Online classes coming up this week:
March 22 from 10 AM to 11 AM – Live Activity on Fearless Family Meals
March 22 from Noon to 1 PM – Live Discussion on WIC Shopping Tips and Tricks
March 22 from 3 to 4 PM – Live Discussion Series for Breastfeeding, Pumping and Bottle Feeding
March 23 from 1 to 2 PM – Live Discussion on Feeding Your Baby from 8 to 12 Months
To sign up, use this link: https://texaswic.org/online-classes. Click on the class you would like to participate in and follow the instructions to enroll. Learn more about Texas WIC on our blog.
WIC Beans
Lone Star Family Market Now Offering Goya Beans While Supplies Last
For a limited time, Lone Star Family Market will be offering Goya Beans. Customers can redeem their WIC benefits for canned Goya black and pinto beans while supplies last.
Black and pinto beans can be part of a nutritious meal for the entire family. They are also a WIC-approved food. Canned beans can be enjoyed plain or used as filling for tacos or quesadillas or even be used to make soup or chili.
Find even more ways to prepare your Goya beans by visiting the brand’s website for recipes.
“We hope our customers enjoy this special product while supplies last,” said Alex Lone Star Family Market store manager. “Ask for Goya when you visit.”
LONE STAR FAMILY MARKET MAKES WIC EASY
Lone Star Family Market is a primarily WIC grocery store chain with locations in Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos.
“We help make WIC grocery shopping easy,” Alex said. “Customers can get in and out fast and are helped through the entire shopping experience by bilingual clerks who are familiar with the Texas WIC program.”
Pick up all your WIC beans and all your WIC groceries in one easy stop. Everything at Lone Star Family Market is WIC approved. Learn more about WIC food packages on our blog.
WIC shoppers can also check their WIC EBT benefits before shopping so customers can see what benefits are available. All stores also accept SNAP. Find a location near you.
Make Recipes Using WIC Allowed Foods
Eat A Spoonful Of Luck This St. Patrick’s Day
Are you having a hard time getting your kids to eat the healthy green vegetables on their plate?
This St. Patrick’s Day tell them eating their green vegetables means “good luck.” Only parents have to know that “good luck” comes in the form of “good health.”
Texas WIC is a program that is designed to help parents and children get a healthy start by providing nutrition counseling, support and healthy foods. WIC allowed foods are added to a monthly WIC EBT card to help women and children up to age 5 eat healthier.
WIC allowed foods can include any of the following depending on your qualifying food category determined by if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, an infant or child up to age 5. WIC allowed Foods can include everything from milk, whole wheat bread, whole-grain cereal, peanut butter, beans fruits, vegetables and baby food and infant formula and more!
This St. Patrick’s Day cook your family a menu filled with luck (or healthy WIC approved foods.) We have rounded up a few healthy recipes for you to cook up featuring a bite or two of green for your family.
RECIPES USING WIC ALLOWED FOODS
Baked Zucchini
2 Zucchini, sliced 1/4″ thick rounds
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3 tbsp grated cheese of choice
Salt and Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut zucchini into slices. Combine all ingredients (except zucchini and cheese) in a medium bowl. Mix spices and oil together. Add zucchini and toss. Place zucchini on a single layer on a cooking sheet. Cook in oven for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for about 5 more minutes.
You can’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day without cabbage. This recipe from the USDA’s MyPlate is the perfect cabbage recipe:
Cabbage Comfort
1 onion (sliced)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 1/2 cups cabbage (sliced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Heat oil in a large saute pan. Saute onion over medium heat, until light brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add sliced cabbage, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds. Stir and cook for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
For more St. Patrick’s Day recipes using WIC foods from the USDA. Check out this menu.
Get all your WIC foods at Lone Star Family Market in Austin, Round Rock and San Marcos. The grocery store caters to WIC clients and makes WIC grocery shopping easy. Check your WIC EBT before you shop. Plus, bilingual clerks will help you through your entire visit. Find a location near you.
WIC INSPIRED RECIPE FROM LONE STAR FAMILY MARKET
Get all your WIC groceries in one easy stop at any Lone Star Family Market location in Austin, Round Rock, & San Marcos. Bilingual clerks personally help you get all your WIC foods without all the hassle.
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