What is WIC?
WIC is a nutrition education program. WIC provides supplemental foods which promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five.
Who is eligible?
-Pregnant Women
-Breastfeeding Women
-Women who have a baby less than six months old
-Infants and children up to five years old who:
????-live in this county
????-are at nutritional risk
????-meet our liberal income guidelines
How do you get WIC?
1. Make an appointment at a WIC clinic.
2. Talk with a WIC health professional at your appointment.
3. if eligible, you will be given coupons for nutritious foods.
4. You will be given a list of grocery stores where you can shop to exchange your coupons for WIC approved foods.
Benefits of being enrolled in the WIC Program!
1. You get nutritious foods at no cost.
2. You receive nutrition counseling for yourself and your children.
3. You save money. The extra money can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, baby foods and other foods that WIC does not provide.
How do I get information about WIC?
For information, or to ask the location of the WIC clinic closest to you, please call the Minnesota WIC toll-free number:??1-800-WIC-4030
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