WIC

WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) is a supplement food and nutrition education program that provides services to:

• Women who are pregnant
• Women who are breastfeeding or have a baby less than 6 months old
• Infants and children up to 5 years old
• Income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level (automatically eligible if on Medicaid, SNAP)

WIC aims to:

• Improve birth outcomes
• Promote healthy growth and development
• Prevent nutrition-related health problems

WIC Services:

Nutrition Education

• Counseling on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and infant feeding
• Personalized guidance based on health needs

Monthly benefits for nutritious foods such as:

• Milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt
• Fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains
• Infant formula
• Beans and peanut butter
• Juice
• Canned fish

Breastfeeding support

• Education and encouragement for breastfeeding
• Access to a lactation consultant and breast pumps

Health Screening and Referrals

• Basic health assessments (height, weight, iron levels)
• Referrals to healthcare and social services

For more information, to apply for services or to schedule an appointment please call us at
(740) 385-3030 Ext: 229

Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
Late clinic: second Tuesday of every month until 7:00pm

We also offer appointments in Laurelville on the first Thursday of every month