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WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides nutrition education,
breastfeeding information and support, nutritious foods and
referrals to health and other social services at no charge.
Who
can receive WIC?
Women
who are pregnant, post-partum or breastfeeding,
Infants
and
Children
up to age five.
Eligible participants must have an income at or below
185% of US Poverty Income Guidelines, be a state resident, and be at
nutritional or medical risk as determined by a health professional.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in or have family members
enrolled in other benefit programs such as Food Stamps, Medicaid or
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) automatically meet
the income eligibility requirement. Click here for
more information.
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