Nutrition Services

Special Supplemental Program for
Women, Infants, and Children

Director: Sarah Drake
81 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
Phone: 860/444-0006 EXT 124
Fax: 860/444-0061

Uncas-on-Thames
401 West Thames Street, Unit 201
Norwich, CT 06360-7155
Phone: 860/889-1365 EXT 6525 or 6562
Fax: 860/885-2738

The WIC program is a supplementary food and nutrition education program for income eligible pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women, infants and children under the age of five years who are at nutritional risk. WIC food packages provide specific nutrients important for normal growth and development.

Checks for supplemental foods are distributed from every month to every three months to eligible participants at locations throughout New London County.

Nutrition education, diet counseling, and referrals to other service agencies occur on an on-going basis.

Income eligibility is based on income at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Medical/nutrition risk is determined by WIC Nutrition staff and/or private physician/medical staff. Recipients of the Food Stamp Program, assistance under Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) program, or the Husky A Medical Program are automatically income-eligible for the WIC program.

Referrals are accepted from potential participants, health and social service agencies, hospital and private physicians.

Serves New London County.