In Jefferson, GA, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is dedicated to supporting health and nutrition for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children up to age five, including foster children. This essential federally-funded program provides food assistance to families earning at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level or those enrolled in Medicaid, helping those at risk for nutritional deficiencies. WIC offers special checks to purchase healthy foods from authorized vendors, along with nutrition assessments, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and referrals to additional health and social services. To see if you qualify, visit Georgia's WIC website for a preliminary eligibility assessment, or contact your local WIC office to make an appointment and learn about the required documentation for applying.