WIC Certification Appointments at M&FRC
Live a healthier life. ❤️ Make your WIC Certification appointment today with the help of Eglin M&FRC.
In conjunction with the Woman, Infants, and Children Program, Eglin Military & Family Readiness Center is conducting WIC Certification apportionments to help families gather an understanding of the program and determine if they qualify.
Dates: Friday, November 20 and Thursday, December 10Time: 8:30 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: M&FRC Bldg 205
Registration is required.
What Happens During Certification?– Income Check: Staff check if your household income meets program limits (or if you already receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF).– Identity and Residence: Provide proof of who you are and where you live.– Health and Diet Screening: A health professional checks for nutritional risks, such as low iron or poor diet.
Why WIC?The purpose of the WIC program is to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age five, who are at nutritional risk.
What WIC Provides:– Access to Nutritious Foods: Supplemental groceries like milk, eggs, fruits, and vegetables via EBT cards.– Nutrition Education: Personalized counseling on healthy eating and meal planning.-Breastfeeding Support: Guidance and one-on-one help from trained specialists.
Who is Eligible?Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, women who have recently been pregnant, infants, and children under the age of 5 years, with low or moderate income, are at nutrition risk, and who live in Florida.
(Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is excluded from income eligibility.)
Register Today! Call 850-882-9060.
