WIC is Celebrating 50 Years

• WIC is celebrating 50 years of compassion and care! The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was created in 1974 to help families and young children during a critical time of growth and development.
• Today, Montana WIC currently serves over 13,000 women, infants, and children to the age of 5 years old. There are over 80 clinics around Montana that strive to serve every eligible person with nutritious food, breastfeeding services, and nutrition education.
• Find out more about WIC eligibility in Montana and follow WIC’s 50^th anniversary celebration on Public Health in the 406 social media.

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Health in the 406 is regular communication by DPHHS on a variety of wellness topics designed to raise awareness of issues that impact the daily lives of Montanans.  Public health is a partnership of individuals and organizations and all Montanans have a role so they can improve their health and enhance their quality of life for themselves and loved ones. This health message is brought to you by the DPHHS, Public Health and Safety Division.