NO COST FOOD ASSISTANCE
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded program that serves low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who have a nutrition-related health problem.
Pregnant and postpartum women and children (under 5 years of age) participating in WIC receive food benefits for milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter or dried beans or peas, and fruit or vegetable juices, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and tortillas. Women who exclusively breastfeed their babies may also receive extra food, including canned tuna fish.
Special formulas or nutritional supplements are also available to participating women and children who have certain medical conditions.
Sample Food Package for a child for one month:
- 4 gallons of milk
- 1 pound of cheese
- 2 dozen eggs
- 36 ounces of cereal
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- 16 ounces of dry beans or 18 ounces of peanut butter
- 4 cans of juice
- 2 pounds whole grain bread or tortillas
- $6.00 fresh fruits and vegetables
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If you'd like to receive this type of this assistance, visit your local WIC office.
You may qualify for additional support with food purchases through the Federal Food Assistance Program (FAP). The application process can now be completed online.