WIC Clinic offered at Sea Mar Community Health Center Maternity Support
1516 South 11th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Eligibility
Hours
Languages
Russian, Spanish
Application process
Call for eligibility and appointment.
Fees
None.
Service area
Pierce, WA
Description
Provides a nutrition program and food assistance for pregnant and post-partum women and infants and children under age 5. Offers: - Nutrition and health assessments and education - Breastfeeding counseling - Vouchers for specific nutritious foods - Health screenings and referrals - Referrals to other health and social programs WIC checks are valued at about $50 per month per participant and can be used to buy milk, eggs, cheese, bread, tortillas, brown rice, breakfast cereal and fresh fruits and vegetables. For babies over six months of age participants can buy cereal and jarred baby foods. Infant formula is available for babies who are not breastfed.
What's Here
Providing organization
Sea Mar Community Health Centers Pierce and Thurston Counties
Serves low income patients and uninsured individuals as well as the insured. Also specializes in serving the Latino Community.