WIC Program offered at Benton-Franklin Health District in Connell
WIC Program offered at Benton-Franklin Health District in Connell
Provides a nutrition program and food assistance for pregnant and post-partum women and infants and children under age 5. Offers: - Nutrition and health assessments and education - Breastfeeding counseling - Vouchers for specific nutritious foods - Health screenings and referrals - Referrals to other health and social programs WIC checks are valued at about $50 per month per participant and can be used to buy milk, eggs, cheese, bread, tortillas, brown rice, breakfast cereal and fresh fruits and vegetables. For babies over six months of age participants can buy cereal and jarred baby foods. Infant formula is available for babies who are not breastfed.
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Physical Address
211 E Elm St, Connell, WA 99326
Hours
2nd Tu, 9am-3pm.
Voice
Application process
Call for eligibility and appointment.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children under age 5 and at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Tri-Tech Skill Center and New Herizon High School locations are for students only.
Languages
Interpreter services
Service area
Franklin, WA
Agency info
Benton-Franklin Health District
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