Chenango
The goal of our WIC Program is to help families, women, and children in our community acquire good nutrition through financial services, education and support so they can live healthy lives and thrive in our Chenango County community.
The Federal Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutritious foods to pregnant, postpartum and breast feeding 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 breast feeding 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 $48,470 annually and receive WIC benefits.
In addition to food services, WIC encourages breast feeding 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 breast feeding mothers. Each month 70% of all postpartum women receiving WIC benefits are breast feeding.
The Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program provides two moms with breast feeding experience from the community who are committed to supporting others who choose to breast feed. 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.
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
Greene
First Wednesday of the Month
First Congregational Church
28 N. Chenango St. Greene
9am - 3pm (Open through lunch hour)
(607) 656-4923
New Berlin
Second Wednesday of the Month
Methodist Church
51 S. Main St. New Berlin
9am - 3pm (Open through lunch hour)
(607) 847-6350
Sherburne
Third Wednesday of the Month
Methodist Church
11 Chapel St. Sherburne
9am - 3pm (Open through lunch hour)
(607) 674-4119
Bainbridge
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
First Presbyterian Church
3 Church Street. Bainbridge
9am - 3pm (Open through lunch hour)
(607) 967-8021