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The mission of the Chautauqua County WIC program is to safeguard the health of income eligible women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information of health eating, and referrals to health care.
Jamestown WIC200 Harrison StreetSecond FloorJamestown, New York 14701(716) 484-6001 Dunkirk WIC326 Central AvenueDunkirk, New York 14048(716) 366-3150
Jamestown WIC200 Harrison StreetSecond FloorJamestown, New York 14701(716) 484-6001
Dunkirk WIC326 Central AvenueDunkirk, New York 14048(716) 366-3150
Fresh fruits and vegetables are available through WIC
WIC helps youHelp your Family
Many Working Families Qualify for WIC
About WIC and How to Apply
What is WIC and Who Can It Help?
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and
nutrition program for:
· Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby
· Children under 5 years old (including foster children)
· Families with low to medium income (working families may qualify)
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, WIC is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
What can you get at WIC?
· Special checks to buy healthy foods from WIC-authorized vendors – milk, eggs, bread, cereal, juice, peanut
butter, and much more (see Authorized Foods)
· Support and information about breastfeeding your baby
· Help in finding health care and other community services
Where can I find WIC?
WIC has two local offices in
Do I qualify?
Generally, WIC is available to:
· Financially eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women
· Financially eligible parent or guardian who is the provider of children under age five who are at nutritional
risk and who are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level.
