PURPOSE

To provide supplemental foods to pregnant, breast-feeding and postpartum women, and infants and children up to five years of age. Provide nutrition education to help improve the eating habits of WIC participants.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Provide supplemental foods - infant formula, milk, cheese, juice, cereal, peanut butter and beans. Provide nutrition education. Nutrition education provided by registered Dietitians, Certified Lactation Educators and Nutrition Assistants in English and Spanish.

WIC Program Site Locations- For further information on site locations in the Kern County area, click here.

ELIGIBILITY The applicant must be determined to be at nutritional risk by a health professional, receive regular medical checkups, meet the income guidelines and reside in Kern County.