WIC Nutrition Program
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Eligibility is based on four criteria. To be eligible for WIC you must:
- Be an Oregon resident.
- Be a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a child under 5 years old.
- Have a household income less than 185% of poverty guidelines.
- Have a nutritional need or risk.
Overview
WIC is a public health nutrition program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population by providing:
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding promotion
- Supplemental nutritious foods
- Partnerships with and referral to other public and private community groups
The WIC supplemental foods offered each month are not intended to meet all the nutritional needs for a balanced diet, but to help enhance the specific nutrients that are important during pregnancy/lactation in women, and rapid growth periods in infancy and young children.
Nutrition Education
Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.Linn County WIC offers a variety of nutrition education opportunities, where participants can learn about current nutrition and health information specific to their personal interests and health goals.
Linn County WIC has nutrition professionals available at no cost to assist participants with challenging nutrition concerns.
Breastfeeding Services
Linn County WIC has breastfeeding professionals available at no cost to assist participants with breastfeeding.
For more information, contact the Linn County WIC Lactation Consultant:
Leah Brunson, IBCLC
Linn County Department of Public Health
(541) 967-3888 ext. 2619
lbrunson@co.linn.or.us
Supplemental Foods and Infant Formulas
For current information regarding WIC food packages please visit
Oregon State WIC website: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/index.shtml
Linn County WIC program does not provide emergency food services.
Non-Discrimination Statement
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 to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
