Meets income guidelines - 185 percent of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.Determined by health professionals to be at medical/nutritional risk and.Present at the clinic appointment, and provide proof of identity.Pregnant and breastfeeding women women who recently had a baby infants birth through 12 months children age 1 to 5 years who are:.Produce Markets are typically the first Tuesday of the month from 11am-1pm or until produce is gone. Our Produce Markets include a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables donated from Mid-Ohio Food Bank. To schedule a virtual breastfeeding class call the office at 74 or text our breastfeeding peer helper at 61. Please note, in-person classes are currently on hiatus. You are welcome to bring any support people with you to our classes. It is taught by one of our Registered Dietitians. This class covers all the basics of infant feeding from bottle preparation, introducing solids, bottle pacing and much more. Infant feeding classes are the 2 nd Thursday of the month at 11am. Breastfeeding classes are the 1 st Thursday of the month at 3pm and covers the basics of breastfeeding taught by our breastfeeding peer helper who is a Certified Lactation Specialist. WIC offers free breastfeeding and infant feeding classes every month. Please note that you must also schedule an appointment at the clinic after we receive and approve your application. You can apply by printing out a WIC Program Application and mailing it to the Madison County WIC office located at 306 Lafayette Street, London, OH 43140.
WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support supplemental, highly nutritious foods such as cereal, eggs, milk, whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and iron-fortified infant formula and referral to prenatal and pediatric health care and other maternal and child health and human service programs. The program improves pregnancy outcomes by providing or referring to support services necessary for full-term pregnancies reduces infant mortality by reducing the incidence of low birth weight (infants under 5 ½ pounds are at greater risk of breathing problems, brain injuries and physical abnormalities), and provides infants and children with a healthy start in life by improving poor or inadequate diets. WIC helps income eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at health risk due to inadequate nutrition.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
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