The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC, is commemorating 50 years of dedicated service to Texans. The program provides healthy food, nutrition education and breastfeeding support at no cost to eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding moms and families with children younger than five.
Since opening its first clinic in March 1974 in Montgomery County, Texas WIC has provided support to more than 21 million individuals statewide. Today, the program serves more than 800,000 women, infants and children each month. There is also a local office located at 215 Reimer Ave Ste 100. The city of San Marcos WIC Program employs 19 full time employees to provide services in Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe and Comal Counties.
The approaching holidays highlight the continued role WIC plays in helping families enjoy nutritious meals.
