Vinton County Health Department

Vinton County WIC Farmers Market (click here)

 

Vinton County WIC

What is WIC?

WIC is a special supplemental food program for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.  WIC provides nutritious supplemental foods, nutrition education as well as breastfeeding education and support, immunization screening, and referrals to other health and human services.  These services are provided during critical times of growth and development to improve the health status of our families.  Give you and your family a healthy start on life, choose WIC today!

Also, if you are receiving any public assistance you may also be eligible for WIC even if you are over these guidelines.  Check it out.

Income Guidelines:
Economic Unit	Annual	Monthly	Weekly
1	$20,036	$1,670	$386
2	$26,955	$2,247	$519
3	$33,874	$2,823	$652
4	$40,793	$3,400	$785
5	$47,712	$3,976	$918
Each Additional Family Member Add:	+$6,919	+$577	+$133

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How to Apply for WIC

To apply, make an appointment with WIC (see contact information at bottom of page).

• Proof of address:  (WIC reminder card, drivers license, utility bill).
• Proof of income:  (Medical card, current check stubs, food stamp card, unemployment benefit stub, Social Security benefits statement, child support).
• Proof of Identification:  (birth certificate, crib card, drivers license, passport, Social Security card, shot records, Medical card).
• If pregnant, proof of pregnancy (statement signed by doctor or nurse).
• After you get your WIC ID card, please bring it to all future appointments. 

Ask the WIC office if you should bring anything else when you make your appointment.

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Enrollment and Screening Forms

• Pregnant Women

• Breastfeeding/Postpartum Women
• Infants: 0-12 Months Old
• Children: 1-5 Years Old
• Program Application
• Healthy Start Application

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The Farmers Market Nutrition Program

The Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides coupons for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, to be redeemed at our Vinton County Farmers Market.  Our market is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm starting in July though September each year at the McArthur Super Valu parking lot.  The Vinton County Farmers Market Program started in 2004.  These coupons are issued to women and children WIC clients on a first come first serve basis.  You must show your WIC ID Folder to receive WIC farmers market coupons.  Call the WIC office for more information on the Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

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Internet Nutrition Education

Would you like to do your nutrition education on the Internet?  If so, log on to www.wichealth.org and follow the instructions.  It's easy, it's fun, and it's convenient.  Call the WIC Office for more information.

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Paula Grunkemeyer

WIC Director

wicvinton@odh.ohio.gov

Phone: 740-596-4171 or 1-800-596-5233

Fax: 740-596-4720

This is a service of the Vinton County Health Department

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In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.