Hidalgo WIC County Baby Café Grand Opening

Hidalgo WIC County Baby Café had its grand opening on October 3, 2011. They had a great turnout from the community including local political leaders, area television stations and local newspapers.

The ribbon cutting picture includes the community advisory group partners, local breastfeeding coalition members, Baby Cafe facilitators, moms with their babies and political leaders.

In the photo, beginning far left corner: local bf coalition member, Ivette Torres; local RN, Albesa "Abby" Vela; facilitator-Diana Cardona; lead facilitator, Noemi Hernandez; facilitator, Veronica Riojas; North San Juan WIC Clinic Supervisor, Kismeth Leal; Protemp San Juan City Mayor, Armando Garza; Hidalgo County WIC Director, Norma L. Longoria; District Director for US Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, Solomon Torres; Community Advisory Group partner, Ramiro Caballero, MD; Hidalgo County Judge, Ramon Garcia; North San Juan Community Center Coordinator, San Juanita Bravo; Mother & Baby, Kassandra Suarez & Kara N. Suarez; Mother & Baby, Christina Garza & Raine Garza; and WIC Peer Counselor, Mayra Flores.