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Mahoning County Public Health
What is WIC?
WIC is a program that provides eligible people with:
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding education & support
- Supplemental, healthy foods
- Referrals to health care and human service programs
Who is eligible for WIC?
Eligibility is determined by WIC staff on the day of your appointment.
The requirements are:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding mother who has a baby less than one year old
- An infant or child up to five year old
- Woman who has a baby less than six months old
- Lives in Ohio
- Meets WIC income guidelines
- And area at nutritional or medical risk
Why should you enroll in WIC?
- To receive nutrition counseling for you and your child
- To receive a WIC Nutrition Card-EBT to purchase nutritious foods at no cost
- To save money! The extra money can be used to purchase other healthy food items not provided by the WIC Program
For more information about eligibility, income guidelines and locations-call
Boardman WIC, 3910 Hillman Way (330) 788-1485
Youngstown City Health Department, 345 Oak Hill Avenue, (234) 855-1575
Austintown WIC, 50 Westchester Drive, (330) 792-2397 ext. 227 or 222
Or visit: www.mahoninghealth.org/wic