WIC Celebrates 40 Years of Service

Life-long habits are set during the first three years of a child’s life. The nutritious foods and services offered by the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program lay the foundation in exposing young children to a variety of healthy foods, establishing ideal eating habits, and preventing childhood obesity. WIC provides healthy, science-based foods at no cost, breastfeeding support, referrals to other community resources, and nutrition information. In doing so, WIC’s intention is to promote healthy pregnancies, improve birth outcomes, and support optimal growth and development for wo...