WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN) | NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF TOLEDO

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

732 South Avenue, Toledo, OH 43609

Hours

Mon,Wed,Thur 8am-4:30pm, Fri 12-1:30pSummer hours (1st Monday in May through last Friday in August) - M-Th: 8:00am-5:30pm; Friday: 8:00am-11:30am.

Fax

(419) 321-1525

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 Lucas 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. Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.

Agency info

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF TOLEDO

It is the mission of the Neighborhood Health Association to put health within reach of all community members, regardless of the ability to pay, through equal access to quality medical care and educational and support services essential for well-being of body and mind.