About US
WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), which provides food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, their infants and children up to the age of five. In addition to supplemental food, the program provides a combination of nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for immunizations and health care. Studies have proven that WIC is effective in preventing nutrition related health problems.
The program provides nutritional education benefits by teaching participants, parents/caretakers relationships between nutrition and good health. Information will provide improving ideas for food consumption habits.
Hours of Operation
- The WIC office is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- We are closed at lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
- Any holiday closings will be posted prior to the holiday for client convenience.
Breastfeeding
The Graham County Department of Public Health strongly encourages women to breastfeed. We provide support and education with our breastfeeding program and educator. Please contact our office at 828-479-7900 for more information.
Breastfeeding links
American Academy of Pediatrics
Breastfeeding Basics
Nutrition Services
Contact Information
Shawn Turpin, RN Hope Self
21 South Main Street Phone: 828-479-7900 ext. 3
Robbinsville, NC 28771 Email: hope.self@graham.nc.gov
Phone: 828-479-7900 ext. 2633
Fax: 828-479-6956
Email: shawn.turpin@graham.nc.gov
Pat Holland, RN
Phone: 828-479-7900 ext. 2621
Email: pat.holland@graham.nc.gov
"In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint, of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer." |
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