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Moms and Babies

Nutrition  Education and Food Programs

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This program assists Scioto County parents provide healthy eating options for their children.

COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION

OF SCIOTO COUNTY, INC.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

4 Easy Steps

1

Check your

eligibility 

2

Call or

walk in for appointment

3

4

Help is on the way!

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We'll guide you through the process

Arms Up

We Provide

Nutritious Foods

Nutrition Education

Referrals to health care and social services

WIC cards

Food Pantry Information

Contact

GET IN TOUCH

We'd love to hear from you.

PHONE

740-354-7991

FAX

740-353-4616

LOCATION

411 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

Eligibility

Pregnant and breastfeeding women; women who have recently had a baby; children who are 1-5 years.

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Must be determined by health professionals that there is a medical/nutritional risk.

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Meets income guidelines - 185% of

Federal Poverty Level

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FAQ

Partnership with Physicians

WIC collaborates with physicians and other providers to provide services that directly improve the nutrition and overall health of families.

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Who is WIC for?

WIC reaches pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to five years of age with a health or nutrition risk.

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What do I need to bring to my first appointment?

Proof of income

Proof of address

2 forms of Identification for all applying for WIC (examples; Drivers License, Medical Insurance Card, Birth Certificate, Crib Card, Shot Record, Social Security Card)

*Proof of Pregnancy for all pregnant women

What foods are part of this program?

Milk, eggs, peanut butter, canned beans, cheese/yogurt, dried beans, fruits/vegetables, juices, cereal, pasta, bread/buns, tortillas. Formula can be provided to infants who are not breastfed.

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Farmers Market

ODH/WIC has a Farmers Market (FMPN) program yearly from July-October. 

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