Let’s talk about nutrition Oregon WIC Women Infant and Children Marion County WIC Oregon WIC Nutrition for You and Your Family

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Title: What the World Eats Author: D'Aluisio, Faith/ Menzel, Peter (PHT) United States: The Revis family of North Carolina Food expenditure for one week: $341.98

”Hungry Planet: what the world eats” Mexico : The Casales family of Cuernavaca Food expenditure for one week: 1, Mexican Pesos or $120 US D.

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Supplemental Nutrition Program FOR Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Last year in Oregon, over 160,000 participants receive benefits from the WIC program every month. 12,620 served in Marion County

What are our 4 main goals? 1.Nutrition education 2.Breastfeeding support 3.Supplemental foods 4.referrals

Who do we serve?

You are eligible if you: Live in Oregon Fit into one of the categories Have a nutritional need Have a household income that is less than or equal to the income guidelines

2015 Income Guidelines for WIC 185% of Poverty Line Number of People In Household Gross Household Income AnnualMonthlyWeekly 1$21,775$1,815$419 2$29,471$2,456$567 3$37167$3,098$715 4$44,863$3,739$863 5$52,559$4,380$1,011 6$60,255$5,022$1,159 7$67,951$5,663$1,307 Each additional household member add: + $7,696+ $642+ $148

 All States  All 36 Counties in Oregon  Between 1/3-1/2 of all births are WIC clients  Federally funded only. No Oregon funding.  Salem, Stayton, Silverton & Woodburn WIC is everywhere!

Citizenship is NOT required to receive WIC services. Legal Status Participation in WIC will not impact a participant’s ability to receive other services or to attain citizenship.

WIC clients also receive benefits from other Assistance Programs OHP 71% SNAP 50% TANF 11%

Welcome to WIC! WIC staff have been trained to use participant centered services and education.

What happens at a WIC visit? A WIC counselor will…  Measure for height and weight  Assess iron levels  Complete a health assessment  Offer nutrition education  Refer to a nutritionist or community resources

WIC counselors also… Talk to you about good nutrition and give you vouchers for healthy foods.

Food List and Voucher Use them together to buy the right foods.

Coming Soon: e-WIC

Fruit and Veggie Vouchers! Cash value-vouchers (mainly $8 & $11) for fruits and vegetables for children and women Choose from fresh and frozen fruits or vegetables

Current WIC Foods Child 2-5

Baby Food “Children who are overweight or obese at 3 to 5 years old are five times as likely to be overweight or obese as adults.” (2014) children-plummets-43-in-a-decade.html?_r=1

WIC stores in Marion County Shopping with WIC vouchers:  43 stores/vendors accept WIC vouchers in our county  Almost $5 million spent on food in Marion county in 2014

Farm Direct Program Includes WIC Clients & Seniors  Department of Agriculture, Oregon Health Authority, Seniors & People w/Disabilities  In 2014, 699 farmers received $479,261 in revenue from WIC clients  WIC clients and seniors receive $20-$60 to use during a season  WIC participants can take fruit & vegetable vouchers to the farmers market & farm stands!  Season runs from June-October

Breastfeeding promotion and support Oregon’s breastfeeding initiation rates are the best in the US! WIC offers: Peer counseling Breastfeeding consults & classes Breast pumps Collaboration with local health care providers

WIC is Prevention by Design  Prevents childhood anemia  Reduces premature births  Improves cognitive development  Lowers infant mortality  Increases length of gestation  Increases breastfeeding rates

Community Partners WIC Web Page Go to: Click on Community Partners on the left bar

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2014 Highlights 2014 Public Health Role Model 40 Years of providing healthy start for families Formed a learning collaborative

Lifelong health begins with WIC

Oregon WIC 2014 Annual Report

Summary

Oregon WIC 2014 Annual Report 161,335 Oregon Women Infants and Children were served by WIC 64.7 million In WIC benefits spent in authorized grocery stores, pharmacies, farm stands and farmers markets 62% Of Women living outside of metro and urban areas used WIC during their pregnancy 479,261 In sales to 699 Farmers through the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program Oregon WIC Program 800 NE Oregon St Suite 865 Portland, OR C

Feeding America Org “Hunger affects all people in the U.S. and all ages. The productivity of our country would greatly improve if we addressed this root issue and was able to help feed everyone in need.”

Marion County WIC Locations Salem – M-F 8:30am-5pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays till 7pm – 1660 Oak St. SE Salem, Oregon Stayton – MWF 8:30am-5pm – 1377 N 10 th Ave Woodburn – M-F 8:30am-5pm – 976 N Pacific Hwy Silverton – First four Tuesdays 8:30am-5pm – 421 Water St

Resources  Diane Quiring, Marion County WIC Program Supervisor   Marion County WIC Website   State WIC Homepage  SAFENET information line

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