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About WIC

WIC provides:

Healthy foods like:
Milk, cheese, eggs, 100% fruit juice, iron fortified cereal, peanut butter or dried beans.

Breastfeeding women also get tuna fish and carrots.

Parents of infants get breastfeeding support or iron fortified infant formula.

In the summer, vouchers are given for fresh fruits and vegetables from Maine farmers.

Nutrition Education
Do you have questions about what your child eats? Is he growing well? Why is she such a picky eater? How can I get my child to try new foods? We can help you with good nutrition tips, recipes and more!

Breastfeeding Support
Is my baby getting enough to eat? Can I breastfeed when I go back to work? What is a breast pump and how do I use it? We can help you wade through the fads and the facts.

Referrals
Where can I find information on day care? Does my toddler have all her shots? I sure could use some help with ….

Are you eligible? Although we do have income guidelines for our free services, you would be surprised who qualifies. A family of six can earn over $42,000 a year.

Mom, dad or foster parent, come join our WIC Family. It is easy to apply. With over 100 locations throughout Maine, we can help you find a convenient community site near your home or your work.
Visit our link: WIC Locations.


 

 

Contact us at 800-437-9300 or 207-287-3991
TTY: 1-800-438-5514
or write us at 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
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