Dorchester South/South Boston WIC Program

09/09/2026

08/12/2026

🎒🏀 THIS FRIDAY! Get ready for back-to-school with an afternoon of fun, community, and basketball! Bring the family and come hang with us 2–5 PM. We’ll see you there! 🎉

08/10/2026

Skip the lines and shop with ease! 🛒 Did you know you can use your MassWIC benefits for Walmart Online Grocery Pickup? It’s a game-changer for busy parents. Just build your basket online, link your WIC card at checkout, and let them bring the groceries straight to your car. 🚗💨Quick tips before you shop:
1️⃣ Download the WICShopper App to verify your specific food benefits first.
2️⃣ Ensure your Walmart account is updated with your correct WIC card details.
Have you tried online pickup yet? Let us know how it saved you time in the comments! 👇

08/05/2026

Fun with your family at the local farmer's market!

07/24/2026

Resource Fair is today, July 24, 2026 (and also August 28, 2026) from 5-7:30PM at 200 Bowdoin Street! There are giveaways, food, activities, and more!

07/22/2026

🌊🎉 Neponset Day is a free, family-friendly celebration where the river meets the sea! Enjoy kayaking, live music, a DJ, food, ice cream, games, science exhibits, environmental organizations, and local nonprofits along the beautiful Neponset River Greenway Trail. Join hundreds of community members for a day of fun, learning, and outdoor adventure! ☀️
https://neponset.org/event/neponset-day-2026/

07/20/2026

Let’s clear up a huge misconception: WIC is not a handout. It is a premier public health program designed to give growing families a strong start. WIC supports moms, dads, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians with kids under 5. If you work, stay at home, or are currently looking for a job, you may qualify. No judgment. Just wholesome food, nursing support, and a community that cares.
Let's end the stigma together. Check your eligibility today @ https://ow.ly/gBz950ZkRpj.

07/17/2026

Summer nights are better on skates! 🛼

Join BCYF for four Family Nights at Chez Vous Roller Skating Rink

Special thanks to Chez Vous Roller Skating Rink for generously donating the use of the rink, Boston Public Health Commission Violence Prevention Program for helping make these evenings possible by sponsoring food for participants, and Boston Police Department (Official) for being there on-site to support a safe, welcoming environment throughout the series.

🎟️ Registration is required.
📍Register at Boston.gov/BCYF-Girls

07/09/2026

✨ Best Things to Do in Boston This Weekend ✨
📍 Fri–Sun • July 10–12, 2026

Looking for fun plans around Boston? Here are the weekend highlights 👇

🚢 Sail Boston 2026 — tall ships, harbor views + fireworks
🎶 Cambridge Porchfest — free neighborhood music all weekend
🔥 Boston JerkFest — Caribbean food, reggae, soca + vendors
🏮 Chinatown Summer Festival — culture, food + neighborhood vibes
🌃 Lawn on D + Tall Ship — outdoor music, drinks + social hangs
🛍️ Greenway, Boston Open Market + SoWa — local makers + daytime wandering
🎤 Noah Kahan, Shakira + Sarah McLachlan — big concert weekend

💡 Quick plan:
Friday: Lawn on D or JerkFest + Tall Ship
Saturday: Sail Boston + fireworks
Sunday: Porchfest + SoWa + Open Newbury

Save this for weekend plans 🫶☀️