The Wilson County Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally funded food and nutrition program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The program is administered by the North Carolina Department Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Section, Nutrition Service branch. The local agency implements the program from a county level. The purpose of the Nutrition Services Office of the county agency is to provide nutrition and dietary counseling to Wilson County residents who participate in the WIC Program. The program provides nutrition education and supplements the diet of the target population with approved foods that are chosen based on their nutritive content. The foods include infant formula, milk, cheese, hot/cold cereals, eggs, juice, and beans or peanut butter. Amounts are prescribed based on appropriateness for age and/or condition. Women who are exclusively breastfeeding receive an enhanced food package assignment that includes tuna and carrots. Foods, with their sizes and amount, are listed on vouchers which are redeemable at the sites of approved WIC vendors. The program serves: Pregnant women Breastfeeding women Post-delivery women Infants Children 1-5 years of age To be eligible for WIC benefits a person must meet all of the following requirements: live in the county meet financial eligibility be at medical/nutritional risk categorized eligibility The WIC Program utilizes staff nutritionists who conduct medical and nutritional assessments to determine risk factors for eligibility. Nutritionists recommend healthy eating habits based on individual needs. WIC participants receive: Healthy foods Infant and child nutrition counseling Prenatal nutrition counseling Child growth and development information Breastfeeding education, support and counseling This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For more information call the WIC Office at 291-3144.