WIC
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WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. It began in 1972 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Public Health administers the Program in Wisconsin.
The goal of the WIC program is to support and educate pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and young children in achieving optimal health and nutrition!
(Click here for a YouTube Video to learn more about the WIC Program!)
WIC provides:
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- Healthy foods including: milk, eggs, cereal, fruits and vegetables, whole wheat/whole grain foods, juice, canned or dried beans and peas, peanut butter.
- Practical tips on feeding infants and small children, healthy eating during pregnancy, meal planning, etc.
- Help with breastfeeding.
- Iron rich infant cereals, fruits and vegetables and meats.
- Infant formula for babies that are not 100% breastfed.
- Fit Families program for preschoolers.
- Referrals to community programs.
- Farmers’ Market Vouchers.
- eWIC card for shopping! No more paper checks!
To register for WIC or for more information.
WIC Quick Links
How to Register for wichealth.org
Cómo registrarse en wichealth.org
Informar El Abuso Del Programa WIC