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WIC: Women, Infants and
Children
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants and Children, also known as WIC, is a federally funded
program which provides the following at no cost to the participant: healthy
foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling and support and referrals
for health care.
Eligibility
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You must be a pregnant woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, a
breastfeeding mother of an infant, an infant, or a child under five years old.
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You must meet certain income requirements. The family's gross income must not
exceed 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. You could also be qualified
if you or a family member is currently receiving Medicaid, WAGES, or Food
Stamps.
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You must have a nutrition-related need, which will be determined by WIC staff.
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Standards for eligibility and participation in the WIC Program are the same
for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or
disability.
WIC Provides
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Food checks for participants that can be used at local grocery stores. The
checks identify the type, brand, and amount of food a participant is allowed
to purchase.
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The WIC foods include: milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, fruit or vegetable juices,
dry beans or peas, or peanut butter.
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The program strongly encourages breastfeeding as the best method of infant
feeding and nurturing. Those mothers and caregivers who choose to bottle-feed
their infants will receive the WIC contract formula. The WIC contract formulas
are Gerber Good Start Products.
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Nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling and support, referrals for
healthcare
To Find Out How You Can Apply For WIC
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