Spokane County WIC

Five ways to get more $$$ for fruits and vegetables this summer Make the most of your SNAP and WIC benefits at the grocery store and farmers market

The word “banan” derives from the Arabic word meaning “finger.” A single banana is called a finger and attached to other bananas called a “hand.” They are classified as berries and float in water because they are less dense in comparison, and the genetic similarity between a human and a banana is 60%.

To learn more about bananas, and other fruits, check out our newest report, Enhancing the WIC Food Package: Impacts and Recommendations to Advance Nutrition Security, on the WIC Hub.
https://thewichub.org/enhancing-the-wic-food-package.../

Did You Know: The word broccoli comes from the Latin word brachium and the Italian word braccio, which means “arm.” It was grown mainly in Italy until the 16th century when a royal marriage brought the vegetable to France. Broccoli was invented by crossing cauliflower and pea seeds; and is high in vitamins C and K1 and minerals like potassium, manganese, and iron.

To learn more about broccoli, and other veggies, check out our newest report, Enhancing the WIC Food Package: Impacts and Recommendations to Advance Nutrition Security, on the WIC Hub.
https://thewichub.org/enhancing-the-wic-food-package.../

Did You Know: Strawberries are the only fruit that wears their seeds on the outside, are members of the rose family, are the first fruit to ripen each spring, are high in vitamins C, B6, K, fiber, and are grown in every state.

To learn more about strawberries, and other fruits, check out our newest report, Enhancing the WIC Food Package: Impacts and Recommendations to Advance Nutrition Security, on the WIC Hub.
https://thewichub.org/enhancing-the-wic-food-package.../

We are looking for six WIC participants to share their WIC story, which will be used in a 15- to 20-second promotional video. Bonus: You’ll also have a chance to win a $50 AMEX gift card!

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO [email protected]

• Full name
• Address
• Phone number
• Your WIC story in approximately 5 sentences. This might include:
• How you became a WIC participant
• How you found out about WIC services/eligibility process
• What you love/enjoy about WIC
• WIC resources that you and your family benefit from