What is the WIC Program?

The WIC Program, which stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is a federal assistance program in the United States. It provides nutritious foods, education on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other social services for low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk. The goal of WIC is to improve health outcomes for mothers and young children by ensuring access to essential nutrition and resources.