WIC

History

WIC was established as a permanent program in 1974 to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5. WIC helps families combat food insecurity and nutrition-related health problems, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. WIC is also the largest public breastfeeding promotion program in the nation, providing mothers with education and support.

Specialties

The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program is a supplemental nutrition program to help pregnant women, infants and children (up to age five) eat well, stay healthy and be active. Foster parents, dads, and caretakers of children under 5 are welcome! At no cost to you, WIC provides groceries, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to community resources. Healthy foods provided at no cost include: Fruit, vegetables, Milk, (Cow's milk, lactose-free milk, and soy milk available), eggs, beans, peanut butter, whole grains (tortillas, pasta, oatmeal, bread, brown rice, cereals, barley and bulgur), breakfast cereal, yogurt, cheese, 100% juice, tofu, canned fish, baby food, infant cereal, and infant formula. The WIC food package will vary based on participant age and other factors. WIC employs Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Certified Lactation Educators, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Ask about seeing a WIC breastfeeding peer counselor the next time you come in. Services are available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Other language services are also offered by phone via medical translation services.