15 May 2012 ~ WIC

Melissa Alfano from WIC, Women Infants and Children, organization came in to talk about her job as a dietitian. People serviced and able to receive food tickets and other food assistance must be below the 185% of the poverty line. WIC is completely funded by the government. People typically come in every 3 months or so in order to get check ups and get another 3 months worth of food tickets. The tickets are very specific with the type of food items the WIC applicant can purchase. Further, women who breastfeed their babies receive more benefits from the program. The overall goal of the organization is to improve the health of mothers and children.