Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Wed: 10:00am - 6:00pm, 1st Sat of month: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Type
Clinic/Application Site
Web Site
http://www.tapestryhealth.org/
Services Offered
Personalized nutrition consultations; Checks to buy free, healthy food; Tips for eating well to improve health; Breastfeeding classes and one-on-one breastfeeding support; Immunization screening and referrals; Farmers' market coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables during the growing season (June/July to October); Referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, housing and fuel assistance, and more
Description
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program provides nutrition and health education, healthy food, and other services free of charge to qualifying Massachusetts families. It aims to help pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under the age of five stay healthy.
WIC Breast Feeding Support
Breastfeeding is essential in infant development and is recommended by the Women, Infant, and Child Program to be the best way of feeding babies.
WIC Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet Categorical, Residential, Income and Nutritional Risk Requirements.