The county-based program supporting mothers and their children meet their nutritional needs is celebrating 40 years of service. WIC- Women, Infants, and Children provides new mothers and children up to five years of age with food subsidies and nutrition education. WIC Senior Nutritionist , Debra Wilson, says WIC has come a long way in 40 years.

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WIC adjusts it services and subsidies as new information through research becomes available.

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Wilson says that there are approximately 1700 breast feeding mothers and children through age 5 that receive WIC benefits.

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WIC is not food stamps, but it is a supplemental program that strictly serves low income mothers and children.

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Families may also be eligible for other government assistance. The common message of quality nutritional purchases is shared by all programs.

Since 40 years is a significant milestone WIC programs statewide have been celebrating in a variety of methods.

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Eductaion is a major function of the Nevada County WIC program. Wilson says there is a menu of classes.

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Wilson says all of the support reflects the same positive and healthy nutrition messages heard throughout the community.