The WIC Program provides nutritious food to women who are pregnant, nursing or who  have just delivered; infants and children under the age of five.  To qualify for WIC benefits women, infants and children must have limited income and a nutritional risk.

The goal of the WIC Program is to prevent health problems and/or improve the health of its participants during critical times of growth and development.  The Program is committed to helping participants improve their health through better nutrition and nutrition education.  El Rio provides monthly WIC benefits to 2500 participants.

WIC provides:

·         Supplemental nutritious foods

·         Nutrition education and counseling

·         Referrals to health, welfare and social service agencies  

To learn more about El Rio’s WIC Program, please call 670-3824.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.