What is WIC?WIC is a free program for Women, Infants, and Children that helps families who have nutritional needs. In doing so, WIC prevents more serious medical problems caused by poor nutrition. WIC screens potential participants to see if they have nutritional problems. If they do, WIC provides special supplemental food, including milk, cheese, eggs, juice, cereal, peanut butter, beans, infant formula, infant juice, and infant cereal for their families. The program is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. WIC is a service for low income families, but it is not a welfare program. Most WIC participants work, yet are still able to qualify for WIC services based on their incomes. |
