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Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Qualifications
Do you know:
- Someone who is pregnant
- A family with young children who would enjoy some nutrition tips and healthy foods
- A working family with young children having trouble making ends meet
You may qualify if you are:
- Breastfeeding
- Have a child under age 5
- Pregnant
Services
WIC provides:
- Nutrition tips and advice
- Support for breastfeeding
- Healthy foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, bread and tortillas, low fat milk and baby foods
- Caring and supportive staff
Mama’s Milk Connection
A group for women and families who promote, protect and support breastfeeding.
Join us for an opportunity to:
- Enjoy refreshments
- Provide encouragement
- Receive information
- Share your experiences
- Win prizes
All breastfeeding and pregnant women and their families are invited to attend. There is no charge for any of the groups and no reservations are necessary.
Dates & Times
- 6 p.m.
- 3rd Thursday of the month
- Polk County Public Health Crookston Office
816 Marin Avenue
Suite 125
Crookston, MN 56716
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Provides expert breastfeeding and lactation care and support, promotes changes that support breastfeeding and is a local resource within the county.
Breastfeeding Resources
Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition
Websites for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
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WIC Office - Crookston
Physical Address
816 Marin St.
Crookston, MN 56716
Phone: 218-281-1673
Toll Free Phone: 800-823-2858
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WIC Office - East Grand Forks
Physical Address
1424 Central Avenue NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
Phone: 218-773-2431
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WIC Office - McIntosh
Physical Address
240 SW Cleveland Avenue
McIntosh, MN 56556
Phone: 218-563-2010
WIC Office Dates & Times
Crookston
All other days of the month
East Grand Forks
1st Tuesday/Wednesday & Thursday each month
McIntosh
2nd Tuesday/Wednesday each month
- WIC Income Guidelines (JPG)
- Breastfeeding Resources (PDF)
- Health Reach - Health Information in Many Languages
- Minnesota Department of Health - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
- Polk County Breastfeeding Coalition (PDF)
- Polk County Public Health Breastfeeding Friendly Health Department (PDF)
- Businesses and Organizations taking the Anytime, Anywhere Pledge
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