WIC Program

The Federal Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutritious foods to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women and children up to age 5.

In addition to providing food benefits at your local grocery store, WIC also participates in the New York State Farmers' Market program each summer to provide fresh fruits and produce.

WIC services are available at five locations throughout Chenango County. Norwich is the largest location, providing evening clinics every Thursday night and one Saturday each month. WIC employees travel to Greene, New Berlin, Sherburne, and Bainbridge in order to reach all eligible families within the county. WIC participates in all local health fairs and community events in order to increase interest and participation in the WIC program.

Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women and children up to age 5 who need financial assistance in getting nutritious foods. Eligibility is based on income and a family of 4 may earn up to 51,338 annually and receive WIC benefits.

In addition to food services, WIC encourages breastfeeding, and two WIC employees are Certified Lactation Counselors who provide instruction and follow-up to 300 WIC participants each month. Additional WIC foods (tuna fish, eggs, peanut butter, and milk) are provided for breastfeeding mothers. Each month 70% of all postpartum women receiving WIC benefits are breastfeeding.

The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program provides two moms with breastfeeding experience from the community who are committed to supporting others who choose to breastfeed. Their own experiences allow them to connect with and assist WIC moms in a way that health professionals cannot. They build a sense of trust and rapport with the WIC families that they interact with.

For information and/or an application, please contact Greater Opportunities at 607-334-7114 or 607-336-4324

WIC Sites

Norwich

Greater Opportunities, Inc.

44 West Main St. Norwich

Monday, Tuesday (except 4th Tuesday)and

Friday: 8am-4pm

Thursday: 11am - 7pm

One Saturday each month: 9am - 1pm

(607) 336-4324

Fax Number: 607-334-2494

Greene

First Wednesday of the Month

First Congregational Church

28 N. Chenango St. Greene

9am - 2:45pm (Open through lunch hour)

New Berlin

Second Wednesday of the Month

Methodist Church

51 S. Main St. New Berlin

9am - 2:45 pm (Open through lunch hour)

Sherburne

Third Wednesday of the Month

Methodist Church

11 Chapel St. Sherburne

9am - 2:45 pm (Open through lunch hour)

Bainbridge

Fourth Tuesday of the Month

First Presbyterian Church

3 Church Street. Bainbridge

9am - 2:45 pm (Open through lunch hour)