Lowell WIC Program

Services offered

Nutrition education and counseling on the importance of breastfeeding

appropriate feeding for infants

good diet during pregnancy

how to make good food choices

meal planning

and purchasing healthy food on a limited budget

Food Checks to redeem at participating grocery stores or pharmacies for the WIC approved foods specified on the check

Referrals to other health care and social service agencies

Coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables redeemable at farmers’ markets across the state

About this clinic

WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. It is a free nutrition program for Massachusetts families that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other services. WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children under age 5 healthy.WIC is a unique program, which provides links to health and social service agencies, as well as food and nutrition services, to low to moderate income people in critical stages of growth and development.

Type: Clinic/Application Site

WIC foods: Milk; Soy Milk; Cheese; Eggs; Peanut Butter; Whole Grain; Tofu; Dried Beans/Peas; Canned Beans; Canned Fish; Cereals; Infant Formula; Infant Cereal; Infant Food - Fruits And Vegetables; Infant Food - Meats; Fruits & Vegetables; Juices

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