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This is an
income based supplemental food program providing nutritional education and free
food to help mother, babies and children get the vitamins and minerals they need
for proper growth and development. Foods available are; infant formula, infant
cereal, infant juice, milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, 100% fruit juice and peanut
butter or dried beans and peas.
- WIC is not welfare
- WIC will not reduce your
food stamps
- Even if you are working,
you may be eligible for WIC
Formulas approved by
the WIC program are:
- Similac® with iron,
Isomil with iron and Similac Lactose Free® in concentrate, powder or ready
to feed
- Some other formulas are
available with a specific prescription from the doctor.
- No low iron formula is
allowed on the Illinois WIC Program.
A family of four can earn
up to $37,000 per year and still be eligible for the WIC Program.
Nutrition Information
Recommended
Daily Food Guide and General Guidelines for Nutrition and Health
Food
Guide Pyramid for Young Children - A Daily Guide for 2 to 6 Year Olds
For additional information
or an appointment:
Phone: 309-734-8368 in Warren
County
Phone: 309-627-2423 in Henderson County
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