W.I.C. Information
Women, Infants and Children's Food and Nutrition Program

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Pregnant Women and Children.   It is a federally funded nutrition program that provides nutrition education, healthful foods, and health referrals to women, infants, and children who qualify.   I believe the new Income Guidelines have increased this year.  A family of two can make around $26,000 a year and qualify. A single pregnant woman is about $20,000 a year. This depends on the state you live in. If you are pregnant, the baby counts as an additional person.
This program is for Pregnant Women and for Infants and Children up to the age of 5 years old. !

  If you are a family of 2 or more or you are single and expecting a child, you may  qualify for this wonderful service. WIC is a wonderful program.  There is no need to feel like you are asking for a handout with WIC.   Most people using WIC are employed, but Baby Formula
is so very expensive, it is really hard for anyone to have the money to purchase the items. The income guidelines are not the same as Welfare.  If you are pregnant, either single or married,  you may qualify easily.  Believe me,  my earnings are a lot less than what it takes to qualify for WIC.

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(Family Features) - Small town, big city, the suburbs or the country - no matter where you live, you're part of a local community. Without realizing it, you can have a big impact on your community by the everyday choices that you make. And a thriving local community is good for everyone who lives there.

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