What is WIC?
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. WIC helps to prevent health problems and improve the health status of participants through good nutrition. The WIC Program supplements the diets of qualified participants with nutritious food items by issuing a food “prescription.
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Benefits include healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding information and referrals to other programs. Applicants are seen on a walk-in basis. It is suggested that women call the morning they are planning to attend to make sure the clinic is open. Return to top of page.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded program that serves low to moderate income, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 who have a nutrition-related health problem. The program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. WIC foods are selected to meet nutrient needs such as calcium, iron, folic acid, vitamins A & C, and protein. Participants exchange WIC food coupons at approved retail grocery stores and pharmacies.
