WIC Program Madera

What is WIC?

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy.

What are the goals of the WIC program?

• To decrease the complications of pregnancy
• To prevent low birth weight babies
• To decrease iron deficiency anemia
• To promote and support breast feeding
• To improve the health of participants during critical times of growth and development

What can I get at WIC?

• Nutrition education
• Supplemental foods
• Help with breast feeding
• Referrals for medical care and other services
• The specific nutritious foods provided to participants include milk, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, iron-fortified cereal, juices, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, larger food packets for exclusively breast-feeding women