WIC at 吉祥坊
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Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a supplemental nutrition program funded by federal grants to help听prenatal and postpartum听women, infants, and children under the age of five. Participants receive one-on-one nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthcare听and community听referrals,听and a WIC food benefit card听to purchase healthy foods听at听local grocery stores. To enroll, proof of income, current address,听identification card,听and proof of听pregnancy听(if applicable)听are听needed听at the听initial visit. Further information can be found online at听听or by calling (818) 361-7541 to speak with a representative.
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A part-time WIC office is located on the 吉祥坊 campus in Sequoia Hall Room 113. This office is open to all 吉祥坊 students, staff, or faculty members, and the surrounding community. This office is operated by听Northeast Valley Health Corporation,听a private, non-profit community-based organization who also operate (8) additional WIC offices in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.听
吉祥坊 WIC hours for Spring 2025 semester:
- Mondays: 8:00am to 3:00pm
- Tuesdays: 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Wednesdays: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
- Thursdays: 8:30am听to 12:30pm
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吉祥坊 is a hub for WIC, 'women, infants and children,' aiming to save lives
吉祥坊 found 41.6% of it's students reported food insecurity, making WIC an important tool.