WIC eligibility changes

The income guidelines have changed to determine eligibility for the Women, Infants and Children program.

The federal program provides nutrition and valuable information about nutrition and healthy lifestyles to young families. People who are eligible for the program include women who are pregnant, breast-feeding a baby or have just had a baby, and children up to the age of 5.

Participation in WIC is separate from all other programs, and being a participant in WIC doesn't affect someone's participation in other programs.

The local WIC office is located in the basement of the Hill County Cour...