WIC Nutrition Program

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.

Email

info@mfhs.org

Website

http://www.mfhs.org

Phone Number

800-367-6347

Address

* 2510 West Market St.
Pottsville, PA 17901
* 125 East Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
* 139 West Broad St.
Tamaqua, PA 18252

County

Schuylkill

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.

• Nutrition education to ensure healthy eating habits and growth.
• Vouchers to help families purchase nutritious foods high in vitamins and minerals.
• Breastfeeding education and support.
• Immunization record checks.
• Iron deficiency screenings.
• Dental health counseling.
• Farmer's Market vouchers for fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables.
• Individual counseling and referrals for other health and human services.