What is WIC?

Women, infant and children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition Program for Women, infants and children designed to provide nutritious foods, education and counseling to ensure a balanced diet and behavioral changes.

WIC program is federally funded by USDA United State Dept of Agriculture).

WIC also services as a link to other health care services by providing referrals to other Community organizations. Such as Health/hospital Centers, Medicaid/food stamps, food pantry, Day care centers, action services, etc.

USDA Statement

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement WIC

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement WIC- Spanish

WHO is WIC for?

Who Qualifies for WIC?

Families or working families that meet income eligibility based on family size and gross income. Income guidelines change every year.

Have a nutritional risk assessed by a program nutritionist.

WIC Income Guidelines 2020

WIC Services

All services are provided on site with a one stop concept at no cost to participants.

• Nutrition Assessment based on their height, weight, blood work (anemia test) and diet assessment.
• Clients are provided free height, weight and blood work services.
• Individual counseling based on their current diet assessment.
• Group nutrition education classes on different topics.
• Nutritious foods high in protein, calcium, vitamin A, C, D and iron, fiber folate and riboflavin.
• Breast feeding education and support.
• Health care referrals.
• Immunization screening.
• Voter registration enrollment for women.
• Farmer market promotion, voucher distribution, etc.

For questions please call 908-226-2201

Health And Social Services