This video provides an overview of how WIC
vouchers
can be used to purchase WIC approved foods.
Special Supplemental
Food Program
for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WHAT:
Nutrition education counseling,
breastfeeding support and counseling, health and dietary
assessments, and supplemental food are provided to eligible clients.
WHO:
Pregnant, breastfeeding, and
postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of 5 who are
both income eligible and nutritionally at risk.
WHERE:
All clinics in the district provide
WIC services.
FEES:
All WIC services are free of charge.
NEED TO KNOW:
Clients must show proof of income,
home address, and identification at the first visit.
Description (program mission):
To safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up
to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to
supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to
health care.
Eligibility:
Residence (proof of home address, must live in state in which
you are applying
Income (proof of total family, gross income must be at or below 185%
of poverty)
Category (pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding, infant, or
child under 5)
At nutritional risk (determined at certification)
Availability of services in counties:
WIC services available in 18 clinics representing each of the 16
counties in the district
