20th Annual CFC’s WIC Celebration of Parenthood
An enthusiastic crowd estimated at 250 – 300 people gathered recently in Taunton’s Liberty & Union Park for the fun and valuable information of the 20th Celebration of Parenthood offered by the CFC Taunton/Attleboro WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program. The festivities included children’s activities, music, and a demonstration of healthy cooking. Health care resource information tables were also provided by Morton Hospital and Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
The WIC Program, also called the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, is a federal program created to provide food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of five years old. The WIC Program has proven to be effective in preventing and improving health problems related to nutrition through a combination of nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental foods, and health care referrals.
Awards were also an important part of the Celebration of Parenthood activities. State Representative Shaunna O’Connell and Alison Robles, aide to State Representative Patricia Haddad presented Olympic-style medals to children for performances in the children’s games. WIC Breastfeeding awards were given to Jillian Donnelly, Chelsey Guay, and Colleen Sullivan. Mary Delano accepted the Corporate Sponsor Award presented to Saint-Gobain, a multinational corporation with a facility in Taunton. The Small Business Award was presented to Mike Almeida of Future Graphics, a business located in Taunton.
