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HEARTS & LIVES

WIC

ABOUT WIC AND WHO CAN GET HELP?

 

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for:

 

  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby

 

  • Children under 5 years old (including foster children)

 

  • Families with low to medium income (working families may qualify)

 

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, WIC is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

 

What can you get at WIC?

  • Special checks to buy healthy foods from WIC- authorized vendors – milk, eggs, bread, cereal, juice, peanut butter, and much more.

  • Support and information about breastfeeding your baby


Do I qualify?

Generally, WIC is available to:

  • low income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women 

  • low income parent or guardian who is the sole provider of children under age five who are at nutritional risk and who are at or below185 percent of the federal poverty level

WIC Hours and Availability

Walk -ins are welcome  Tuesdays,

Wednesdays,and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closed (12:00-1:00 for lunch)