Women, Infants, And Children | Wood County Health Department
Provides supplemental food vouchers; nutrition education; breastfeeding education, support and counseling; and referral services to eligible women and children. During the summer also provides a one-time $15 supplemental voucher to each client for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) - these are available while supplies last. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition.
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UW 211 Greater Toledo
Physical Address
1840 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Hours
By appointment Bowling Green Location:at 639 S Dunbridge Rd, Suite 3, Bowling Green, OH 43402 Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Northwood Location at 3700 Main St., Northwood, OH 43619 Hours of operation:Appointments available 9:00 am - 4:00 pm alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on the first Tuesday of the month.
Fax
(419) 354-2169
fax | Women, Infant, Children (WIC)
Fax
(419) 728-9965
fax | WIC
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Must be a woman who is pregnant OR lactating with a baby up to one year of age, OR be postpartum for up to six months after the termination of a pregnancy by birth, miscarriage or abortion. Those younger than 18 do NOT need parental/guardian permission. Children are eligible up to fifth birthday. Eligible individuals must live in Wood County, must be at nutritional risk as determined by an agency professional using the Federal Nutritional Risk Priority System and must meet income guidelines. Income eligibility guidelines are up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines that were in effect the previous April 1. Number in household includes unborn children (Example: A pregnant, single woman is a household of 2.) Definition of income does NOT include household assets. 3.) Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.
Service area
Wood County, Ohio
Agency info
Wood County Health Department
Local health department for Wood County.