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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
WIC is a public health nutrition program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors
in a targeted, at-risk population. WIC serves low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and infants and children
up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
ELIGIBLE WIC PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
- Nutrition education (individual counseling and group classes).
- Breastfeeding promotion and support.
- Monthly vouchers for WIC authorized nutritious foods.
- Information and referrals to other NHCAC CAP and Health Centers. CAP Programs such as Immigration, Children First,
Head Start and Early Head Start, Emergency Food and Shelter, Job Placement, Mental Health, Tenant/Landlord Relations.
FEES: None
ELIGIBILITY
General Requirements: Applicant must meet four criteria to be eligible for WIC
- Live in New Jersey
- Be a pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman, an infant or child under 5 years old.
- Household income less than 185% of poverty guidelines.
INCOME REQUIREMENTS
Effective from July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
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Family Size |
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Annual Income |
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1 |
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$20,147 |
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2 |
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$27,214 |
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3 |
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$34,281 |
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4 |
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$41,348 |
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5 |
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$48,415 |
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6 |
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$55,482 |
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7 |
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$62,549 |
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8 |
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$69,616 |
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Each Add’l Member Add |
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+$7,067 |
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be made through local WIC NHCAC agencies.
CONTACT INFORMATION
| ADMINISTRATIVE SITE |
UNION CITY SITE |
5301 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
Phone: 201-866-4700 |
714 – 31ST Street
Union City, NJ 07087
Phone: 201-863-4123 |
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| HOURS OF SERVICE |
HOURS OF SERVICE |
| West New York |
Union City |
M,W, Th, F – 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday – 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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M, T, W, F – 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday – 8:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
Come visit our new main office at:
407 39th Street
Union City, New Jersey 07087
Please call (201) 866-4700 for an appointment
LOCATIONS OF NHCAC WIC SERVICES IN HUDSON COUNTY
Union City, Hoboken, Kearny, Harrison, Palisade General Hospital
LANGUAGE
Staff is bilingual in English and Spanish. 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 to the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). “USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
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