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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.
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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)
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Home Nursing Agency Community Services 206 W. Plank Road Altoona, PA 16602 814-943-0481 Diana Wallace, WIC Director
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