WIC Program

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Whiteside County Health Department WIC Program

What is the purpose of this service?

WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

Who can receive these services?

Women and their children who are: Pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby Infants and children under 5 years old (including foster children) Families with a low to medium gross household income

What services are offered?

WIC can provide:

• Special checks to buy healthy foods - like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter
• Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy
• Information and help about breastfeeding
• Help in finding health care and other services in your area

How to apply?
For more information about WIC, call (815) 626-2230. Whiteside County Health Department is located at 1300 W. 2nd St., Rock Falls, Ill.

Click here for information on WIC Income Eligibility for July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
Click here for more information on WIC provided by the USDA National Agriculture Library.