Maternal and Family Health Services - Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program expanded the services income guidelines as of July 1, 2018. For example, a family of four could earn a maximum of $46,435 annually; a family of three, $38,443; and a family of two, $30,451, to qualify for nutrition assistance. The changes allow more families to participate in the plan.

WICNP provides participants with supplemental nutritious foods essential for healthy development during pregnancy, infancy and early childhood and other critical growth periods.

To qualify, participants must meet the income guidelines, have a nutritional or medical need, and live in Pennsylvania. In Northampton County, MFHS offers the WIC Nutrition Program at 502 E. Fourth St., second floor, Bethlehem. For information, call 610-691-6491 or 610-691-6022.