WIC - The Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program
(509) 634-2391
Open 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Mon.-Thurs.
Our service area covers all of the Colville Reservation (Keller, Inchelium, Omak and Nespelem) plus Grand Coulee. We often have clients in Wilbur or Coulee City come to Grand Coulee to meet with us.
You do NOT need to be a Tribal member to use our services or get benefits.
WIC helps improve the health of mothers and children through:
Health screenings/referrals - measuring growth, height, weight, and blood iron levels; identification of health risks; immunization screenings; medical care and health insurance, basic food programs, local food banks, dental care, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), family planning clinics
CONTACTs
General Info, WIC Certifier/ Breastfeeding Coordinator
(509) 634-2391
Tysha Powell, Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
(509) 634-2952
tysha.powell.thp@colvilletribes.com
Sarah Wapato, Registered Dietitian
(509) 634-2979
sarah.wapato.thp@colvilletribes.com
Nespelem Office fax, (509) 634-2963
Omak Office fax, (509) 422-7457
Inchelium Office fax, (509) 722-7088
Keller Office fax, (509) 634-7326
WA State resources
WIC FAQs - WA State Dept. of Health
La Leche League of WA (with private FB group meetings)
National Breastfeeding Helpline, (800) 994-9662, Mon.-Fri. 6a-3p in English and Spanish
WIC is a place where families like yours get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. WIC made a difference for over 196,000 women, infants and children in Washington in 2021. Almost half of all babies in our state are on WIC.
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Recipes & Meal Tips
A Bite of SNAP-Ed Recipe Cards: Quick, easy, tasty and healthy recipes
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Washington State WIC Nutrition Program doesn’t discriminate.