The Chickasaw Nation is soliciting comments from individuals regarding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Input is needed for development of the state plan of operation for the 2025 fiscal year. These comments must be received by Aug. 10, 2024.
WIC is a federally funded nutrition, education and supplemental food program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age 5, who are determined to be at nutritional risk and whose income falls below 185% of the poverty level. The Chickasaw Nation WIC program currently serves over 4,000 women, infants and children throughout the 13-county area.
Comments regarding the WIC program may be mailed to Katrina Lewis, director, WIC and Farmers Market, Chickasaw Nation, P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74820. Comments can also be made by phone to 580-436-7255 or toll free 855-5590985.
For more information about receiving WIC program services, call 855-559-0985 or visit ChickasawNationHealth. net/WIC.
