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The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program helps pregnant and breastfeeding women and children below five. In this article, read and find out everything you need to know about the WIC program!
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According to an article from Benefits.gov, WIC provides services for education and support of breastfeeding. It also provides free supplemental nutritious foods such as infant formula, milk, cereal, eggs, cheese, beans, peanut butter, and juice. Furthermore, it provides education and counseling for nutrition. WIC also has a money-saving system and vouchers used to purchase baby foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and meat from authorized markets. Lastly, WIC offers screening referrals to health, welfare, and social services.
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Who is eligible for WIC?
An article from the USDA Food and Nutrition Services says that to be eligible for WIC, one must be eligible for their categories. These categories include pregnant and breastfeeding women and non-breastfeeding women who go through postpartum. It also includes infants and children below the age of 5 years old. Parents or guardians like fathers, grandparents, and foster parents who are sole providers are also eligible.
In addition, applicants must also meet the income requirements of their pre-tax income falling at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. They must also be a resident of the state where they applied for the program and must participate in a nutritional risk assessment conducted by a health professional.
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