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Toole County reports WIC enrollment, family outreach events and $5,000 gun‑safety mini grant
Summary
Staff reported the WIC program is serving about 100 individuals, described several family outreach activities funded by a $350 mini grant, and said the office received a $5,000 gun‑safety mini grant to be completed by June; staff plans partner outreach and program adjustments.
Toole County public‑health staff said the WIC program is active and serving about 100 individuals and described recent outreach events funded by small grants, including a family gratitude night at a Shelby basketball game that provided 47 free admissions through a $350 mini grant.
Staff said the family events—run with partner groups including the mental health advisory board and regional Silver Life Living funds—aim to provide sober, family‑centered activities and that timing and format will be reassessed to increase participation. “We’re serving about a 100 individuals,” Staff member (Speaker 1) said of current WIC enrollment.
Staff also reported a $5,000 mini grant focused on gun‑safety work (gun locks, safes and mental‑health support) that must be completed by June; the office said it will seek partners to help implement the program over the coming months.
Why it matters: the reports show continuing client demand for basic public‑health services and small, targeted grants that fund outreach. Staff said their smaller team (one recent departure) will continue program delivery within current staffing levels.
The meeting did not adopt new program policy; staff signaled follow‑up planning and partner outreach before the next meeting on May 12.
