Benefits
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program participants receive nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion/support, and referrals to community and health agencies to improve their diets and reduce their chances of health problems caused by poor nutrition. They are given vouchers that they redeem at participating grocery stores to obtain foods.
All women are encouraged to provide their infant with the best nutrition possible by breastfeeding. Breastfeeding education is given to all pregnant women so they can make informed decisions about infant feeding. Additional breastfeeding education and support is provided by the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors before and after delivery.
WIC Foods
- Chunk-Light Tuna or Salmon
- Dried/Canned Beans, Peas, Lentils
- Eggs
- Fruits/Vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned)
- Infant formulas/foods
- Milk, Cheese or Tofu
- Peanut Butter
- Vitamin C Enriched Juices
- Wheat and Soft-Corn Tortillas
- Whole-Grain Bread, Brown Rice, Whole
- Whole-Grain Cereal
Breastfeeding Education
All women are encouraged to provide their infant with the best nutrition possible by breastfeeding. Breastfeeding education is given to all pregnant women so they can make informed decisions about infant feeding. Additional breastfeeding education and support is provided by the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors before and after delivery.