LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The E Center Women, Infants and Children Program, or WIC, has released its January 2022 clinic schedule.

The nationwide, federally sponsored WIC nutrition program provides nutrition education, support and help with breastfeeding, community and health care referrals, and supplemental food benefits to eligible pregnant women, new moms, postpartum women, infants and children under the age of 5.

WIC encourages enrollment of migrants and eligible women in the early months of pregnancy.

Single fathers, foster parents and guardians of children under age 5 are also eligible to enroll their children.

Formula supplementation is available for infants. The food packages include fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, milk, cereal, juice, whole grains, and beans or peanut butter.

This nonprofit program has generous income guidelines. For example, a family of four can have a yearly gross income of $49,025 or monthly income of up to $4,086 and still be eligible for the health benefits of the WIC program.

To enroll in the program, schedule appointments or for more information, call 707-263-5253 or 707-994-1151. Fax numbers are 707-263-4183 and 707-994-1152.

Bilingual staff and lunch-hour appointments are available. Please call ahead for an appointment.

The January 2022 clinic schedule is as follows:

Lakeport, at the WIC office, 831 Bevins St., on Monday, Janu. 31; Tuesdays, Jan. 4, 11, 18, and 25; Wednesday, Jan. 5 (afternoon only); and Friday, Jan. 21. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the exception of Jan. 5.

Clearlake, 14085-4 Lakeshore Drive, across from Main Street Café, on Monday Jan. 10, and Monday, Jan. 24; Wednesday, Jan. 19; Thursdays, Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and Friday, Jan. 28. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Middletown, First Baptist Church, 15576 Graham Road, on Friday, Jan. 7, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Lucerne, First Lutheran Church, 3863 Country Club Drive, on Friday, Jan. 14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.