The mission of the Beach Flats Community Center is to improve the living and social conditions of children and families in the Beach Flats neighborhood.
Through our partnership with WIC we are providing:
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•Nutrition education classes
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•Gardening opportunities for children and families, using our local Beach Flats Community Garden and Poet’s Park
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•Access to fresh vegetables via the Homeless Garden Project’s CSA program , Food What!? CSA, and the Beach Flats Community Garden
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•Neighborhood Healthy Habits Initiatives
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•And much more!
WIC Mission Statement
To improve the nutrition and health status of low-income women, infants, and preschool children who are at-risk by providing:
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•Nutritious Food
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•Nutrition and health education
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•Breastfeeding education and support
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•Referrals to health and human services
WIC is a short-term program designed to help families build healthy eating and living habits that will last a lifetime!
Click here to find resources in print published by WIC
