Nutrition Program

 services | women, infants, children (WIC) | resources |
 breastfeeding support | KidFit

1200 Spartanburg Hwy.
Suite 100
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 692-4223

Directions & Bus Service

Hours
Monday- Friday
8:00 - 4:30

Appointments
Call the WIC office
on the day you wish to
come in. We accept calls
Monday - Thursday
starting at 8:00 a.m.
Call (828) 692-4223 and
select the following options:

5 for WIC
1 for WIC
1 for appointments

El programa de WIC

The WIC Food Package changed October 1, 2009. The following is an overview of those changes:

Additions:

• Infant fruits and vegetables for all infants, and infant meats for fully-breastfeeding infants
• Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains such as whole-grain bread, brown rice, whole-wheat and soft-corn tortillas
• Tofu as a substitute for milk
• Canned beans as a substitute for dry beans
• Salmon as a choice for breastfeeding women

Changes:

• Reduced formula amounts beginning at 6 months
• No juice for infants
• Less juice for women and children
• Less milk and cheese
• Fewer eggs

What other services does WIC provide?
Nutrition education is an important part of WIC and is available to all adult WIC participants, and whenever possible, to child participants and to other family members. Information is provided on:

• infant feeding
• special diets
• nutrition for healthy pregnancy
• food buying
• child growth and development
• breastfeeding information and support

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Who is eligible for WIC?

• pregnant women
• breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
• women who have had a baby or a miscarriage in the last 6 months
• infants
• children up to 5 years

In addition, WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines must be met.

(Effective April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010)

*If you are pregnant, you may include your baby as a family member.

You must also have a health risk factor based on:

• height and weight
• blood test for low iron
• health history
• diet history

What is required to apply for WIC?

This information will tell you how to apply and what is required.

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What happens at a WIC visit?

• Your height, weight, and a blood test for low iron will be done if needed.
• A nutritionist will ask questions about your health and your diet.
• A nutritionist will review the above information to see if you are eligible for WIC.
• Any nutrition problems or questions you have will be discussed.
• If eligible, you will be given "checks" to take to the store to get your food.

Note: You need to bring your child's immunization (shot) record to all appointments.

WIC is an equal opportunity program. Persons who believe they have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, should write:

Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
3101 Park Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302

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Breastfeeding Support Service

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly support breastfeeding. We encourage all women to breastfeed their infants by offering breastfeeding education and assistance. Assistance is provided by a board certified Lactation Consultant, breastfeeding peer counselors, and WIC nutritionists who are Certified Breastfeeding Educators. The peer counselors make hospital visits to breastfeeding mothers. They also are available at the WIC office and by phone to answer questions. Please contact the WIC office at 692-4223 for more information. There is no charge for breastfeeding counseling services.

Some of the services available include:

• breastpump loan program
• book loan program
• breastfeeding classes
• breastfeeding peer counselor assistance
• Vitamin D drops for exclusively breastfed infants

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KidFit

KidFit is a weight management program for children and teens ages 2-18 years of age. Individual nutrition counseling services are provided at the Henderson County Department of Public Health by a registered dietitian. Families are taught to make healthy choices through interactive lessons and encouraged to participate in daily physical activity.

To participate in the program, contact your child's doctor, school nurse, or Amy McCall at 694-6029 at the Henderson County Department of Public Health. We must receive a referral from your child's health care provider prior to starting the program. Referrals may be faxed to 694-1600.

Check with your insurance company for dietitian counseling coverage. The program is covered by Medicaid; discounted services are available by providing annual gross income and number of persons in the household. Our priority is to serve your child; no child will be denied services because of inability to pay.

Resources

• American Dietetic Association
• La Leche League International
• United States Department of Agriculture: WIC

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