WIC
WIC stands for "The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children."
WIC provides vouchers for foods for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under age five. Foster parents, fathers, grandparents or others with custody of children under age five may also qualify. The vouchers can be used to get foods like milk, cheese, cereal, juice, beans, and peanut butter.
WIC also provides nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support. Some WIC agencies provide Farmer's Market coupons that you can use for fruits and vegetables at Farmer's Markets. For more information about WIC call Oregon SafeNet: 1-800-SAFENET (Portland metro area: 1-503-988-5858) or visit the WIC website at http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/wic/index.shtml
