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

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 2019

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