Fall River WIC Program

Submitted by alvesl on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 3:36pm

Location

Fall River WIC Program HealthFirst Family Care Center
102 County Street
Fall River, MA, 02723
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mailing Address: 
Fall River WIC Program 102 County Street P.O. Box 5069 Fall River, MA 02723
Website: 

www.mass.gov/wic

Organization's Mission: 
<p> The Massachusetts WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program promotes the health and well-being of women, infants, children and their families by providing quality nutrition education, nutritious foods and access to health and social services in a positive enviroment. WIC is responsive to diverse cultures and collaborates with the larger WIC community to link participants to coordinated, comprehensive services.</p>
Executive Director/CEO/President/Coordinator/Other: 
Colleen Kenyon, Director
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 
Please call 508 679-9349x222 for eligibilty guidelines and to schedule appointment
Charge for services: 
No
Scholarships available: 
No
Vouchers accepted: 
No
Transportation provided: 
No
Number of people served each year: 
Over 1000
Other Information: 
<p> WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, healthy food and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC provides personalized nutrition information, consultations and support, checks to buy free, healthy food, referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing and fuel assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family. WIC also offers immunization screening and referral, breastfeeding support, and nutrition and health workshops on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, and shopping on a budget.</p>