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WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a program of the United States Department of Agriculture that serves low income, "nutritionally at risk" participants. Nutritional risk must be determined by a health professional and must be in accordance with criteria established by the WIC program. The targeted population is women who are pregnant, non-breastfeeding postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants (up to first birthday) and children up to fifth birthday.

• 　　Work for low wages
• 　　Are unemployed or work part-time
• 　　Receive Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance (GA), or other public assistance payments

Are elderly or disabled and live on a small income and do not have more than $2,000.00 in savings and other resources ($3,000.00 for households with at least one individual age 60 or older).

The amount of benefits are based on the thrifty Food Plan, which is an estimate of how much it costs to buy food to prepare nutritious low-cost meals. Once determined eligible, participants may purchase supplemental nutritious foods and receive nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics. Applicants must meet income guidelines, but persons receiving Food Stamps, Medicaid or TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) may qualify automatically. Funding for this program is limited.
　　
Under supervision of USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, state public assistance agencies run their program through their local county offices. The Monmouth County Division of Social Services administers The Food Stamp Program for residents of Monmouth County. The School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Programs are programs of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In New Jersey, both programs are administered by the Bureau of Child Nutrition Programs of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.