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WIC is the nation’s most successful public health nutrition program. We provide healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding guidance, and community support to income-eligible pregnant women, moms of infants, and children up to 5 years old.
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
HALF OF ALL INFANTS BORN IN
COLORADO ARE ON WIC.
WHAT IS WIC? WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
• Pregnant women.
• Mothers of babies up to
6 months old.
• Mothers who are
breastfeeding babies up
to 12 months old.
• Babies and kids up to 5
years old.
Many people don’t realize
they’re eligible for WIC.
Households with a low
to medium income or
who receive Medicaid,
SNAP, TANF or FDPIR are
income-eligible for WIC.
Did you know? Colorado WIC offers:
HEALTHY FOOD + NUTRITION TIPS
We help you feed your kids nutritious meals.
We provide:
• Monthly benefits to buy fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, iron-rich foods, milk, cheese, yogurt,
formula and more.
• An EBT card and smartphone app to make
shopping for WIC foods easy.
• Tips on how to shop for healthy food, how to
cook it, and how to encourage your kids to eat it.
• A larger food package for mothers who
breastfeed exclusively to help them stay healthy.
A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT
We offer a network of experts and peers for
education and guidance:
• Nutritionists.
• Breastfeeding specialists.
• Breast pumps.
• Mother-to-mother support.
REFERRALS
We introduce you to care beyond WIC,
including:
• Healthcare professionals such as pediatricians and
dentists.
• Immunization services.
• Other services.