Amesbury MA WIC

44 Friend Street
Amesbury, MA - 01913
(978) 388-2575

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The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women.



Office Information: Office hours Wed only

The Massachusetts Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program provides nutrition and health education and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify.

Participants receive checks for baby food, brown rice, canned fish, cereal, cheese, dried or canned beans/peas, eggs, fruit juice, fruits and vegetables, infant formula, milk peanut butter, tortillas, whole grain bread and tofu.

The WIC Program collaborates with the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture to provide WIC participants with coupons, redeemable at Farmers Markets, for fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer months.

What does the Program Offer?

WIC s goal is to help keep pregnant, breastfeeding women, and children under age 5 healthy. WIC offers:

Personalized nutrition consultations

Checks for healthy food

Referrals for medical and dental care, health insurance, childcare, housing and fuel assistance, and other services that can benefit the whole family.

WIC also offers immunization screenings and referrals, breastfeeding support, 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 budge