WIC Nutrition Program offered at Nooksack Indian Tribe's Medical Clinic

2505 Sulwhanon Drive, Everson, WA 98247

Eligibility

Pregnant people, new and breast and chest feeding parents, infants, and children under age 5 who are at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level and who have a nutrition risk.

Hours

8am to 5pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1pm to 5pm on Wednesdays

(360) 966-2106

Voice·

WIC Coordinator

Website

https://nooksacktribe.org/departments/health/medical-clinic/

Application process

Call for eligibility and appointment. Follow-up appointments are scheduled every one to three months.

Fees

None.

Service area

Whatcom, WA

Other Information

Focus Population

American Indian/Alaska Natives

Helps improve the health of pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children through:

Nutrition education
Breast and chest feeding support
Healthy foods
Health screenings and referrals

Participants receive benefits through an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card that can be used at authorized grocery stores to purchase approved foods such as milk, eggs, cereal, fruits, and vegetables. Monthly food benefits vary by participant type and household size. Provides extra foods for those breast and chest feeding, as well as iron-fortified formula for non-breastfed babies. Download the free WICShopper app to track food benefits in real time, find new recipes, and verify allowable foods. Farmers Market Nutrition Program Participants can receive additional seasonal produce vouchers to buy local, unprocessed fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers markets.

What's Here

WIC

Providing organization

Nooksack Indian Tribe

Provides cultural, health and housing services to members of the Nooksack Indian Tribe.