The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is marking its 50th anniversary of serving Texans with healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support at no cost to eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, and families with children under the age of five.
Since its first clinic opened in Montgomery County in March 1974, Texas WIC has helped over 21 million individuals statewide. The program now serves more than 800,000 women, infants, and children each month.
As the holiday season approaches, WIC continues to play a vital role in ensuring families have access to nutritious meals. “During the holidays, children and families are home more, and it can be a challenge to have nutritious and healthy meals and snacks at the table,” said Amanda Hovis, nutrition education and clinic services director for Texas WIC. “Texas WIC assists families with nutritious food so families can focus on purchasing the other items they need.”
WIC provides recipients with fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, and other nutritious foods. The program also offers free breastfeeding and nutrition classes, as well as one-on-one counseling.
Women can apply for WIC as soon as they learn they are pregnant, and anyone with children under five, including dads, foster parents, guardians, or grandparents, can apply for the program.
For more information or to apply, visit TexasWIC.org/apply or call 800-942-3678.
