WIC provides the following services free of charge: • Vouchers for healthy food that can be redeemed at participating supermarkets and grocery stores. • Quality nutrition education • Information on how to prepare healthy, low-cost meals • Breastfeeding education and support for expecting and nursing mothers • Basic health screenings • Referrals to health and social services • Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program for those who qualify. WIC is for any pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding women of any age; infants and children under 5 years of age who: • Meet WIC income guidelines • Have a nutritional or medical need • Live in Pennsylvania
Basic Information
- Organization
- Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc.
- info@mfhs.org
- Website
- http://www.mfhs.org
- Phone Number
- 800-367-6347
- Address
- * 3041 Rt 940, Suite 104
- Mt Pocono, PA 18344
- * 175 East Brown St. Suite 205
- East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
- County
- Monroe
Program Information
- Basic Living Resources
- Clothing/Food
Additional Comments
- Grandparents with infants and children under 5 years of age may be eligible for this program, contact us for more information.
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o Nutrition education to ensure healthy eating habits and growth.
o Vouchers to help families purchase nutritious foods high in vitamins and minerals.
o Breastfeeding education and support.
o Immunization record checks.
o Iron deficiency screenings.
o Dental health counseling.
o Farmer's Market vouchers for fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.
o Individual counseling and referrals for other health and human services.
Contact Us
- Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging
- Email msk15@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-7871
Contact Us
- Professor, Intergenerational Programs and Aging
- Email msk15@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-7871
