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Local Agency Shout Out

We recently got some client feedback at the State Office and wanted to give our Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG) WIC employees a shout-out. Here is what a client had to say about the services she received.

 

“I am contacting you in regards to a couple of employees that are working at the UAACOG WIC Canon City, CO location. I have been a WIC member since 2020. I am pleased to inform you that I couldn't have asked for better care while being a member with your organization located in Canon City. Jessica Rathke was my case manager during the time being and was beyond amazing. During a pandemic and feeling disconnected from the rest of the world, she made you feel otherwise. She has always shown amazing empathy and care. She made me feel connected even with the distance that has been enforced. She goes above and beyond and had so much wisdom to offer me during our WIC meetings. I feel truly blessed to have met such an amazing woman. Julie Peek has also been an employee that when needing assistance she dealt with my questions/concerns with care and consideration. I couldn't be happier with these ladies that are providing time and effort for us mom's and our little ones that are in need of assistance!”

 

Wonderful job UAACOG WIC staff!

WIC Clinic Locations

Fremont County
Canon City WIC Clinic
UAACOG/WIC
3224 A Independence Road
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone:  719-275-1580 or 719-275-1589
Fax:  719-275-2907

Contacts:      Julie Peek - WIC Program Director

Jessica Rathke - WIC Program Supervisor

Jaci Velder - WIC Nutrition Educator

Sally Ayotte, RDN - WIC Program High Risk Counselor

Clinic Hours:  Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Chaffee County -  
Buena Vista WIC Clinic
Chaffee County Annex
112 Linderman Avenue
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone:  719-395-0344 ext 1008

Contact:  Mildred Rogers - WIC Nutrition Educator
Clinic Hours:  1st and 3rd Tuesday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Salida WIC Clinic
Area Agency on Aging
139 E 3rd Street
Salida, CO 81201
Phone:  719-539-7413

Contact:  Mildred Rogers - WIC Nutrition Educator
Clinic Hours:  Every Wednesday & Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Custer County
Westcliffe WIC Clinic
Custer County Public Health Agency
10 Hermit Lane, Unit 5
Silver Cliff, CO 81252
Phone:  719-275-1580 or 719-275-1589


Contact:  Jessica Rathke - WIC Nutrition Supervisor
Clinic Hours:  Usually 2nd Wednesday of each month 9:00am to 3:30pm

Lake County 
Leadville WIC Clinic
825 W 6th Street, Suite B
Leadville, CO 80461
Phone:  719-486-2749 or 719-275-1589

Contact:  Mildred Rogers - WIC Nutrition Educator
Clinic Hours:  2nd and 4th Tuesday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Friendly Reminders:

All WIC Clinics are closed:  All Weekends, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday after, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and ½ day for New Year’s Eve.

Late Policy:  If you are more than 10 minutes late, your appointment may be rescheduled.

Please – NO cell phones during your appointment!

Remember, we can only release information about the participants to the active endorser.

Income Guidelines

Policy: In order to qualify for the WIC Program, a participant's combined household gross income cannot exceed the WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEG). The WIC IED's are 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines published in the Federal Register on March 5, 2021.  The WIC IEG's listed above are effective for Colorado beginning July 1, 2022.

Local Agency Shout Out

We recently got some client feedback at the State Office and wanted to give our Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments (UAACOG) WIC employees a shout-out. Here is what a client had to say about the services she received.

 

“I am contacting you in regards to a couple of employees that are working at the UAACOG WIC Canon City, CO location. I have been a WIC member since 2020. I am pleased to inform you that I couldn't have asked for better care while being a member with your organization located in Canon City. Jessica Rathke was my case manager during the time being and was beyond amazing. During a pandemic and feeling disconnected from the rest of the world, she made you feel otherwise. She has always shown amazing empathy and care. She made me feel connected even with the distance that has been enforced. She goes above and beyond and had so much wisdom to offer me during our WIC meetings. I feel truly blessed to have met such an amazing woman. Julie Peek has also been an employee that when needing assistance she dealt with my questions/concerns with care and consideration. I couldn't be happier with these ladies that are providing time and effort for us mom's and our little ones that are in need of assistance!”

 

Wonderful job UAACOG WIC staff!

  • Households Helped

    6247

  • Food Distributed

    202,654 Pounds = 101.33 Tons

  • Estimated Cost

    $654,611.33

  • Total People Helped

    14,561