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 www.fns.usda.gov/wic/aboutwic/
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
WIC is a income based program, each potential client will be prescreened on the telephone to check for eligibility. Call for income and nutritional risk eligibility: 618-233-6170
Appointments are available Mon - Fri during normal office hours(M-F, 8-4), and 1
EVENING per month.
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer .
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OTHER USEFUL LINKS (below links are not affiliated with the SCC Health Department)
MyPlate.gov is your access point for the USDA food guidance system. This
section contains the latest news, background information, and resources about the food guidance system.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.
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