Month: June 2026

Connect and learn with other parents from the comfort of your home or on the go at WIC online group classes. Group classes are interactive, so come ready to learn and connect with other parents of little ones! Classes are offered in English and Spanish.

Joining the class is easy! Use any smart device and follow these 3 simple steps.

1. Download the Zoom app on your phone or tablet if you don’t already have it. You don’t need a Zoom account to join.

2. Find the class day and time that works best for you.

3. At the time of the class, join live! Click the purple “Join Now” button (available up to 10 minutes before the class starts).

July Class Schedule

Classes begin right away at their start time. All you need is the phone number on your WIC account and your birthday.

Click the “Join now” button below to enter your information, then click the yellow buttons. See you in the Zoom room!

If you’re having trouble joining a Zoom class, text ZOOM to 91997 for help.

WIC families who borrowed an electric breast pump and no longer need it can return it at their nearest WIC office. Text “RETURN PUMP” to 91997 and we will contact you with instructions. If you are still using the breast pump, please hold on to it.

Need a breast pump? Families currently enrolled in WIC may be eligible for a free manual or electric breast pump to help reach their feeding goals. Learn how you can get a breast pump from WIC here.

Need to renew your WIC account? Text APPT with your preferred date and time to 91997 to schedule an appointment.

In observance of Juneteenth Day, WIC will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. We will resume WIC services on Monday, June 22 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For questions, please call (888) 942-2229 or text us at 91997.

Thank you,
PHFE WIC

WIC families can get $30 bonus coupons per visit when they spend a minimum of $5 of their WIC benefits at participating farmers’ markets. The coupons can be used for fresh fruits and vegetables. Families can receive this offer once per week at each participating market and visit multiple markets per week. The bonus dollars are while supplies last, and the amount is subject to change. Families will need the WIC card with a QR code on front to shop at a farmers’ market and get the $30 bonus coupons.

Shop at a Participating Farmers Market

Coupons can be picked up from a participating farmers’ market. Coupons can be redeemed for fresh fruits and vegetables.

WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coming Soon!

Nara Organics of New York, NY has voluntarily recalled all of its Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula products due to the risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that causes symptoms such as constipation, muscle weakness, poor feeding, and loss of head and neck control.

Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula is not a WIC-approved infant formula and is not provided through the California WIC program. No WIC-approved formulas are affected by this recall.

Families using Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula are urged to stop use immediately. Talk to your healthcare provider right away if your baby has trouble feeding,

Additional Information:

• Nara Organics Recalls All Lots of Nara Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA

Summer is the perfect time for families to explore, learn, and make memories together. However, keeping children entertained during school break can be expensive. Families that participate in WIC or CalFresh may be eligible for free or discounted admission on activites throughout the summer.

WIC will receive Aquarium of the Pacific coupons in Fall 2026.

Free or Low Cost Summer Activites for the Family this Summer

House Passes Bill that Cuts WIC Funding

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the House passed its proposed fiscal year 2027 agriculture funding bill which cuts $200 million from our current WIC budget. With food prices still on the rise, these cuts could limit access to WIC and increases the risk of turning families away from the program for the first time in 30 years. Additionally, the bill does not extend current flexible service options which are currently available by a short-term waiver set to expire in September 2026. The senate is expected to begin work on its own agriculture funding bill soon.

In November 2025, Congress passed a bill that fully funded the WIC program through September 30, 2026, as part of a bill passed that month, ensuring that eligible families can continue to rely on the program for support. As the next fiscal year approaches, maintaining consistent funding will be essential to ensure WIC continues to serve every eligible family in need.

California WIC now offers more food choices that support healthy diets during pregnancy and early childhood. These options offer more variety and flexibility to meet the needs of different cultures and family preferences.

Swap your milk, eggs, or infant fruits and vegetables for certain foods

California WIC families can swap some WIC foods for other approved options that better fit their needs. Want to make one of the swaps below? Tell your WIC counselor at your next appointment or text 91997.

Food Package Change Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where did my juice benefits go?

With the new WIC food options, families get an extra $3 per person to spend on fruits and vegetables. These foods are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that help keep your heart healthy, lower blood sugar, and help with digestion.

Families have the option to swap the extra $3 for 64oz of juice per individual in the family receiving WIC foods. PHFE WIC participants can request to swap the $3 for juice on their WIC benefits by texting 91997.

WIC is here to support you and your goals for feeding your baby. Pregnant and breastfeeding families are invited to join breastfeeding support groups on Zoom to connect and learn with other parents. Support groups are offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Tagalog.

See our upcoming breastfeeding support groups below. Click the ‘Join now’ button on the day and time of the support group to connect on Zoom. See you there!