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Women, Infants,
And Children (WIC)
The
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and
Children, also known as WIC, is a federally
funded program which provides the following at no cost to the
participant: healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding
counseling and support and referrals for health care.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE WIC
PROGRAM:
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You must be a pregnant woman, a woman who has recently been
pregnant, a breastfeeding mother of an infant, an infant, or a
child under five years old.
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You must meet certain income requirements. The family's gross
income must not exceed 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income
Guidelines. You could also
be qualified if you or a family member is currently receiving
Medicaid, WAGES, or Food Stamps.
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You must have a nutrition-related need, which will be
determined by WIC staff.
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Standards for eligibility and participation in the WIC Program
are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national
origin, age, sex or disability.
WIC PROVIDES:
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Food checks for participants that can be used at local grocery
stores. The checks identify the type, brand, and amount of
food a participant is allowed to purchase. The WIC foods
include: milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, fruit or vegetable
juices, dry beans or peas, or peanut butter. The program
strongly encourages breastfeeding as the best method of infant
feeding and nurturing. Those mothers and caregivers who choose
to bottle-feed their infants will receive the WIC contract
formula. The WIC contract formulas are Nestle Good Start
Products.
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Nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling and support,
referrals for healthcare
WIC SERVICES
ARE OFFERED AT:
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Indian River County Health Department, located at 1900 27th
Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Treasure Coast
Community Health Center, located at 12196 County Rd 512,
Fellsmere, FL 32948
TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN APPLY FOR WIC:
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Call WIC's toll free number at (800)342-3556, or
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Call the Indian River County Health Department WIC Project at
(772)794-7430
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