WHAT IS WIC?
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a nutrition program that helps families stay healthy!
WHAT DOES WIC PROVIDE?
WIC provides access to:
- Healthy foods
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding support
- Resources for families
WHO IS WIC FOR?
You can participate in WIC if you:
- Are pregnant, a new mom, breastfeeding or have an infant or child under age 5
- Live in North Carolina
- Receive Medicaid, Food Stamps, Work First or have a family income less than WIC income guidelines
- Have a nutritional need determined by the WIC Nutritionist
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
- Martin County: (252) 793-1610
- Washington and Tyrrell Counties: (252) 791-3116
WIC is a federal program designed to provide food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of five.
The program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for health care. WIC has proven effective in preventing and improving nutrition related health problems within its population.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Read more here at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/usda-nondiscrimination-statement