|
|
WOMEN, INFANT & CHILDREN PROGRAM (WIC)
WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health and other social services to participants at no charge. WIC serves low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
WIC provides:
- Healthy Foods at No Cost
- Health & Nutrition Information
- Health & Immunization Screenings
- Breastfeeding Information & Support
- Recipes, Newsletters, Educational Materials
- One-on-one Nutrition Counseling
- Referrals to Community Services
YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW COULD QUALIFY!
- Are you pregnant or have you had a baby recently?
- Do you have children under 5 years old?
- Do you live in Pennsylvania?
- Do you meet the income guidelines?
MANY WORKING FAMILIES QUALIFY!
WIC INCOME GUIDELINES
Effective date: May 1, 2008
Families may earn up to:
| 1 | $1,603 | $19,240 |
| 2 | $2,158 | $25,900 |
| 3 | $2,713 | $32,560 |
| 4 | $3,268 | $39,220 |
| 5 | $3,823 | $45,880 |
| 6 | $4,378 | $52,540 |
*Gross Income
(Expected babies are counted in family size.)
Foster Children, MA, TANF, and food stamp clients meet income guidelines.
|
CONTACT:
Mary Hahn - WIC Director
Phone: 814.773.3162
Fax: 814.772.7045
For more information regarding the WIC Program, please visit:
WIC
|
