WIC Program - Kalihi-Palama Health Center #7 | Kalihi-Palama Health Center WIC Program

(Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), is a federally funded program which provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk. Nutrition and Health Education: WIC will answer your questions about what to eat for a healthy pregnancy and help you plan family meals and snacks. Education and support for moms who breastfeed: WIC has specially trained staff to answer your breastfeeding questions. Ask for more information about our breast pump loan program. Nourishing supplemental foods: Checks to buy healthy foods such as: Milk, Peanut butter, Fruits and vegetables, Canned tuna or salmon, Juice, Whole grain breads, tortillas, Eggs or brown rice, Cheese, Baby foods, Cereal Infant formula, Dry beans or peas, Tofu, and soy milk Health and social service referrals: Help in finding health care and other community services. Last appointment Monday-Friday 4:00 pm Last appointment Saturday 10:30 am

Categories

Last assured

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Physical Address

710 North King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

Hours

MON: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm TUE: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm WED: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm THU: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm FRI: 7:15 am - 4:00 pm SAT: 7:00 am - 11:00 am SUN: Closed

Fax

(808) 842-1002

Application process

Apply online at http://health.hawaii.gov/wic/ Must be referred by primary health care provider. Need to bring proof of income and identification, call for more details and Saturday appointment

Fee

No fees

Eligibility

Must meet categorical, income and nutritional risk requirements. -Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or had a baby in the last 6 months, or have children under 5 years old, including those cared for by a single father, grandparents, foster parent, step-parent -Live in Hawaii (includes military families, immigrants and foreign students) -Have a household income matching the guidelines at http://health.hawaii.gov/wic/program_details OR already receive TANF, SNAP, QUEST or Medicaid.

Agency info

Kalihi Palama Health Center