Name of program: Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

What is the program’s goal? The purpose of WIC is to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women; infants and children up to 5 years of age who are at nutritional risk. WIC provides these women, infants and children with nutritious foods to supplement diets as well as information on healthy eating and referrals to health care.

When was the program established at EOC? In 1972, WIC was part of Federal Pilot Program; however, it did not become a regular, nation-wide program until 1974.

Who do you help (client base)? Pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants, and children up to 5 years old

What are the eligibility requirements? Participants must be at nutritional risk. They must also meet income guidelines. To obtain more information about income guidelines, please make an appointment with a WIC specialist.

How many clients do you serve monthly/annually? 32,125/month

Who is the current program manager? Wilma Austin, RD

How many employees work for this program? 60

Where is your office / are your offices located? 1920 Mariposa Mall Suites 100, 105, 115 and 120 in Fresno; a WIC office is also located at 3636 N. First Street, Suite 130 in Fresno.

Tell us about one of your “success stories” … Success for our WIC clients include decreasing anemia in our infants and children and helping pregnant mothers prevent low birth weight infants

Anything else you’d like to tell us about your program? There is no waiting list to get in the program.