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WIC is a program for
pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children younger than 5 and
is available in all counties in North Dakota. WIC offers healthy food for
proper growth and development and helps families choose healthier ways of
eating.
What is WIC?
WIC is a federal nutrition program that gives
you:
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nutrition information, counseling and support
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breastfeeding information and support
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nutritious foods
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health screenings
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referrals to other services
To be eligible for WIC,
1. You must be:
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pregnant woman;
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breastfeeding woman
(up to one year after giving birth)
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new mother
(up to six months after giving birth)
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parent, guardian or caretaker who has an
infant or child younger than 5 years of age
AND,
2. You must have a
nutritional health risk. The WIC Staff will be able to find a risk by
checking your height, weight and iron count, and having you fill out a
diet and medical history.
AND,
3. Your annual household income must be within
WIC Guidelines (see below). Note: You may have a job and still meet
these guidelines.
North Dakota WIC Income Eligibility
Guidelines
2008/2009
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185% Poverty Level |
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Household Size |
Annual
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Monthly
|
Weekly |
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1 |
19,240 |
1,604 |
370 |
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2 |
25,900 |
2,159 |
499 |
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3 |
32,560 |
2,714 |
627 |
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4 |
39,220 |
3,269 |
755 |
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5 |
45,880 |
3,824 |
883 |
|
6 |
52,540 |
4,379 |
1,011 |
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For each additional
household member add: |
6,660 |
555 |
129 |
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