What does WIC provide?
Foods for Infants (Birth-12 Months) The WIC Program strongly encourages and provides support for breastfeeding. For babies who are not fully breastfed, iron-fortified infant formula is available for the first year of life. The state contracts with one formula company to provide formula at a reduced price. Infants may also receive infant cereal and fruit juices during the first year. Infants with specific medical diagnoses may receive a special formula. Foods for Women and Children Pregnant and postpartum women and children (under 5 years of age) participating in WIC receive food benefits for milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter or dried beans or peas, and fruit or vegetable juices, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and tortillas. Women who exclusively breastfeed their babies may also receive extra food, including canned tuna fish. Special formulas or nutritional supplements are also available to participating women and children who have certain medical conditions. S
Nutrition Education Nutrition education is provided to all WIC participants and/or their parents or caretakers. Nutrition education is interactive and designed a person’s individual needs. WIC nutrition education stresses the relationship between proper nutrition and good health. WIC is here to help each person make better daily food choices that will help improve their nutritional status and overall health. Supplemental Foods Foods are selected to meet the special nutritional needs of pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, as well as, infants and young children. These foods are free for WIC participants and are meant to supplement the diet, not to provide ALL the food and nutrients the participant needs. By enrolling in WIC you can save money. The extra money can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, baby foods and other nutritious foods that WIC is not able to provide. Referral to Health Care and Social Services Referral to appropriate health care is an impor
