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WIC Nutrition Information

WIC provides a range of nutrition services in a supportive environment.

WIC achieves positive health outcomes through:

  • Nutrition counseling and education
  • Breastfeeding promotion and support
  • Nutritious foods - at no cost to participant - worth at a minimum of $54 per month (see Foods Provided by WIC)
  • Immunization screening and referrals
  • Health and social service referrals

WIC Authorized Foods*

For Infants:

For Women & Children

Iron-fortified infant formula

Milk

Infant Cereal

Cheese

Juice

Cereal

 

Dry beans

 

Eggs

 

Dry peas

 

Juice

 

Peanut butter

*A special food prescription is available for the homeless and children or women with special health care needs. Women who choose to exclusively breastfeeding also receive tuna and carrots and additional amounts of juice, cheese and beans or peanut butter. Breast pumps may be available for women who breastfeed.

WIC nutrition staff meet with each WIC participant to:

  • Assess their diet and identify nutritional needs
  • Provide individual nutrition counseling
  • Determine appropriate foods