What is the Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program?
WIC is a program that provides supplemental food and nutrition services to pregnant women and their children until age 5. Pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and children under age five who are low income may be eligible for WIC. WIC provides foods like milk, cheese, and eggs. WIC also provides referrals for other services for parents and their children. You can apply for WIC at your local WIC office. To find your local WIC office call 1-800-942-9467 or 215-978-6100 or check out http://www.northwic.org/Overview/index.html.
