WIC is a program that provides supplemental foods for the low-income breastfeeding or expectant women, and your preschool children (not older than 5 years). You can reserve your application for this program in any of the state agencies countrywide and have access to supplemental foods, and nutrition education. If you do qualify to be a participant of this program, the United States government will issue you with monthly checks or vouchers to purchase supplemental foods.
WIC benefits are available to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and/or infants and children under the age of five whose household meets income guidelines. Even if the mother is not currently pregnant or breastfeeding, children under age five may still be eligible for benefits.
WIC is a special supplemental food program for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five. WIC provides nutritious supplemental foods, nutrition education as well as breastfeeding education and support, immunization screening, and referrals to other health and human services. These services are provided during critical times of growth and development to improve the health status of our families. Give you and your family a healthy start on life, choose WIC today!