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3229 36th St
Metairie, LA - 70001
3229 36th St
Metairie, LA - 70001
Women, Infants & Children Program WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children (under 5 years old). WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition information, breastfeeding promotion, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services. The foods provided may include: infant formula, infant fruits/vegetables and infant cereal, adult cereals low in sugar and high in iron, milk, cheese, juice, eggs, peanut butter or dried beans/peas, whole grains, canned fish and vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables. Who is Eligible? • Pregnant women • Breastfeeding Women • Postpartum Women • Infants • Children ages 1-5 years And You Must Meet the Following: • Income Requirements (see chart • Be a Resident of Louisiana • Have a nutrition related problem Bring Proof of Income. How to Become a WIC Participant: For each person living in your house, bring one of these items: -Pay stub showing “gross income” -Current tax records -Letter from employer with salary amount -Proof of Social Security benefits -Alimony or Child Support Payments -Other proof (ask clinic) Anyone on Medicaid, Food Stamps or TANF is automatically income eligible for WIC. Please bring proof of participating in these programs. • Bring Proof of where you live: Bring one of these items : -Rent receipt -Utility bill -Other proof (ask clinic) • Bring Proof of Identification for each person who wants WIC benefits: Bring one of these items : -Driver's license -Birth certificate -State or School ID -Other proof (ask clinic) Office Hours: M-F / 8am to 4:30pm