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Supplemental Nutrition
Program for
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) |
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WIC
The WIC program provides supplemental foods,
health care referrals, and nutrition education
at no cost to the families of low-income
pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding
post-partum women, and to infants and children
up to 5 years of age.
Benefits
- Supplemental nutritious foods
- Nutrition education and counseling at
WIC clinics
- Screening and referrals to other health,
welfare, and social services
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Breastfeeding Peer Counseling
The WIC program promotes and fully supports a family’s
efforts to breastfeed for as long as they are able. In
order to do this, WIC has on staff several mothers who
have successfully breastfed their children and have
completed an 18 hour training course, who act as peer
counselors for other WIC families. These women are
available by phone for support and information as needed
by the breastfeeding family.Appointment and Contact Information
Appointments can be made by calling the WIC office at
603.352.7512 ext. 4234 or 1.800.529.0005 ext 4234. As
the SCS WIC program travel throughout Cheshire and
Sullivan counties approximately 3 to 4 days each week,
the most convenient way to contact is by phone. Please
leave a message on the WIC voicemail, and it will be
returned within 24 hours, depending on the travel
schedule.
Income Guidelines
Income guidelines are updated annually on April 1. Below
is the most current information regarding income
eligibility. The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA,
provides the following guidelines, effective April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014: |
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WIC Program and CSF Program for Women and
Children
(185% Income Poverty Guidelines) |
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Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Weekly |
| 1 |
$21,257 |
$1,772 |
$409 |
| 2 |
$28,694 |
$2,392 |
$552 |
| 3 |
$36,131 |
$3,011 |
$695 |
| 4 |
$43,568 |
$3,631 |
$838 |
| 5 |
$51,005 |
$4,251 |
$981 |
| 6 |
$58,442 |
$4,871 |
$1,124 |
| 7 |
$65,879 |
$5,490 |
$1,267 |
| 8 |
$73,316 |
$6,110 |
$1,410 |
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For each additional family member add: |
$7,437 |
$620 |
$141 |
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In accordance with Federal law and US Department
of Agriculture policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or
disability. To file a complaint of
discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272
or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer. |
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Elderly CSF Program
(130% Income Poverty Guidelines) |
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Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Weekly |
| 1 |
$14,937 |
$1,245 |
$288 |
| 2 |
$20,136 |
$1,681 |
$388 |
| 3 |
$25,389 |
$2,116 |
$489 |
| 4 |
$30,615 |
$2,552 |
$589 |
| 5 |
$35,841 |
$2,987 |
$690 |
| 6 |
$41,067 |
$3,423 |
$790 |
| 7 |
$46,293 |
$3,858 |
$891 |
| 8 |
$51,519 |
$4,294 |
$991 |
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For each additional family member add: |
$5,226 |
$436 |
$101 |
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