CFC’s WIC Program Celebrates Parenthood
On August 7, 2009, the Citizens for Citizens, Inc. WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Program, now in its 30th year of serving the Greater Taunton Area, began its 18th Annual Celebration of Parenthood. This activity took place in downtown Taunton, at Liberty Union Park, in conjunction with World Breast Feeding Week.
The setting at Liberty Union Park resembled a Ringling Brothers Circus location, with magic shows; face painting, balloons tethered to strings, and plenty of fun-filled games for the families who attended the celebration. An early part of the event found many of the children dancing to the music of DJ Al Martinez from Spinn Productions. Dancing and keeping fit was highlighted as being a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle.
D J Al Martinez from Spinn Productions
Organizers of the Celebration of Parenthood program also made sure that vital nutrition information was disseminated to the gathering of WIC parents and other visitors to the park.
Samples of the new WIC food packages, which now emphasize whole grain bread, brown rice, canned fish and other healthy foods, were distributed. Read WIC Director: Karen Swass Welcome Letter
Several awards were presented for three categories:
Breastfeeding Awards presented to:
Andrea Beuttel and Kelly Murray
Parenting Awards presented to:
Yvette Antonelli and William Cameron
Sponsor Awards
Platinum Sponsor: Future Graphics
Gold Sponsor: BMC HealthNet Plan
Gold Sponsor: Percy, Tedeschi & Associates, PC
Community Service Award: Future Graphics
Community Project Award: Taunton Home Depot & Community Care Services’ Crossroads Program
Elected officials were on hand to commemorate the occasion. Presentations of official commendations were made by State Representative James H. Fagan, and Traci Herrick, who represented State Senator Marc R. Pacheco. Taunton Mayor Charles Crawley also sent a representative to the event.
State-Representatives James H. Fagan Pat Haddad presenting-greetings from the House of Representatives
The WIC Program provides valuable nutrition and health education, healthy food, and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who meet the qualification guidelines.
To obtain more information on the WIC program and learn how to apply for assistance, please visit the Massachusetts WIC website here.
Program eligibility is determined by household income. To see if you qualify please check the income guidelines here.
