The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program in Covington, GA, is dedicated to supporting the health and nutrition of pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children up to five years old. This federally-funded program aims to provide critical food assistance and nutritional education to families who are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level or enrolled in Medicaid, ensuring that those at risk for nutritional deficiencies receive the help they need. WIC offers special checks for purchasing healthy foods from authorized vendors, along with essential services such as nutrition assessments, health screenings, and breastfeeding support. To qualify for WIC, low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as guardians of children under five, can complete an eligibility assessment on Georgia’s WIC website. For a definitive determination of eligibility and to learn about the required documents, we encourage you to reach out to your local WIC office to schedule an appointment.