Bristol Hospital Wic Program, 9 Prospect St, Bristol, CT 06010, US

The Connecticut Women, Infants and Children state agency offers nutritional guidance and assistance for qualified state residents. Those meeting federal poverty guidelines are eligible for "fresh, unprepared fruits and vegetables." Participants are given checks to use at participating grocery stores. In addition to produce, nutritional risk is assessed and food education is provided. Children under the age of five, parents, stepparents, foster parents, guardians and pregnant and nursing mothers are eligible. For additional information, visit the website: http://www.ct.gov/dph/site/default.asp.