WIC Archives - San Antonio Report

Delayed SNAP benefits? City officials plan to give out $150 H-E-B gift cards

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

The city’s Department of Human Services and Metro Health are distributing the gift cards to families in several city programs.

Lisette Medina prepares a popcorn snack for her daughter Estephanie Ochoa, 5, Monday at their home. A packet of pork chops that her sister bought for her family thaws on the countertop, which Medina will prepare for dinner later.

As Bexar County families navigate food insecurity, Metro Health hopes to turn the tide

by Raquel Torres January 24, 2024January 25, 2024

‘Alarming’: San Antonio has lowest stock of baby formula among major metros

by Raquel Torres May 10, 2022May 10, 2022

Texas Sees Drop in Obesity Among Children Enrolled in WIC

by Roseanna Garza November 22, 2019November 22, 2019

San Antonio Food Bank along with H-E-B trucks park near the warehouse and garden at the San Antonio Food Bank. Photo by Scott Ball.

Health, Lifestyle

SA Food Bank Partners with Austin Milk Bank to Fill Nutrition Gap

by James McCandless September 14, 2016January 31, 2020

Moms and babies playing together at Baby Café San Antonio. Photo by Norma Sifuentes, courtesy of SAMHD WIC.

Health, Lifestyle

Salud America: Breastfeeding Starts Babies Off On The Right Foot

by Amanda Merck August 1, 2016January 31, 2020

Weekly H-E-B cooking demos show the components to healthy meals in one convenient location. Photo by Sarah Gibbens.

Health, Lifestyle

H-E-B Adds Nutrition and Health Care Services at Select Stores

by Iris Dimmick November 7, 2014October 7, 2016