Bennett County WIC, located in Martin, SD, is a clinic that offers nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and access to healthy foods based on individual needs. They also provide referrals to doctors, nurses, community services, health agencies, and social service agencies. WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the South Dakota Department of Health, with the goal of promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk women, infants, and young children.
With a focus on providing essential nutrition for eligible women, infants, and children, Bennett County WIC is an equal opportunity program available in most counties in South Dakota. They offer a variety of WIC foods, including milk, peanut butter, cheese, fruits and vegetables, beans, cereal, eggs, canned tuna, salmon or sardines, and infant baby foods. The clinic also provides resources and support for breastfeeding, recognizing it as the best way to feed babies for their optimal development. Eligibility for WIC benefits is determined based on categorical, residential, income, and nutritional risk requirements.
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