WIC offered at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Network WIC at Boze
1140 E 65th St, Boze Elementary School, Tacoma, WA 98404
Voice
Call for eligibility and appointment.
None.
Pierce, WA
Description
Provides a nutrition program and food assistance for pregnant and post-partum women and infants and children under age 5. Offers: - nutrition and health assessments and education, - breastfeeding counseling, - vouchers for specific nutritious foods, - health screenings and referrals, and - referrals to other health and social programs. WIC checks are valued at about $50 per month per participant and can be used to buy milk, eggs, cheese, bread, tortillas, brown rice, breakfast cereal and fresh fruits and vegetables. For babies over six months of age participants can buy cereal and jarred baby foods. Infant formula is available for babies who are not breast fed. May also provide information on Safe Sleep and access to cribs for those using WIC at these locations.
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Providing organization
Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Network
Provides comprehensive specialized health care for children throughout Southwest Washington, serving Grays Harbor, South King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce and Thurston counties and beyond.