WIC Northeast Office in Philadelphia, PA is a program that offers supplemental foods and nutrition education to low-income breastfeeding or expectant women, as well as preschool children under the age of 5. Participants who qualify for the program receive monthly checks or vouchers to purchase supplemental foods. With a wide network of state agencies across the country, individuals can easily apply for the program and access the benefits it provides.
The program aims to improve prenatal nutrition, infant birth weight, iron deficiency anemia, and early childhood nutrition and cognitive development. It complies with all applicable Federal and state agency mandates. With a focus on breastfeeding as the best way to feed babies, WIC also provides breastfeeding support and counseling. Through its efforts, WIC strives to positively impact the overall health and well-being of families by improving their nutritional health.
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