Women of Grace | WIC Outreach | What is WIC?
 
 
What is WIC?
One of the services of the Home Nursing Agency* is the Women, Infants & Children
(WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum
women and children under age 5.  WIC, a health and nutrition program, is federally-funded
and administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.  Currently, Home Nursing
Agency WIC Program is serving 3,900 women, infants and children each month in Blair County.
 
 
WIC Provides:
Nutritious foods at no cost
Health & nutrition information
Health & immunization screenings
Breastfeeding information and support
Recipes, newsletters, educational materials
One-on-one nutrition counseling is available
Referrals to community services
 
 
WIC eligibility is based on income for those family members who have a
nutritional risk.  A family of four may earn up to $38,203 (annual gross income) and
still meet program eligibility guidelines.
 
 *
 Martinsburg Grace Brethren Church is
one of the distribution centers located in Blair County.
They are in this location from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
on the second Tuesday of every month. 
(after the 11th day of the month)
 
*
 Home Nursing Agency Community Services
206 W. Plank Road
Altoona, PA  16602
814-943-0481
Diana Wallace, WIC Director

 

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