WIC 752 East Main Street, Room 110 Bridgeport CT 06607 (203) 576-8072 Voice (203) 576-7348 Fax
Irena Kandybowicz, Client Services Manager Irena.Kandybowicz@bridgeportct.gov (203) 576-8071
The WIC Program’s purpose is to provide improved healthcare access to greater Bridgeport area residents who are from low and moderate-income families, are pregnant/post-partum women, infants, or children, up to age 5 and who are, or may become at risk of developing nutrition-related health problems. Eligible participants receive, at no cost to them:
Nutrition education through personalized education and/or group sessions.
Specific, age appropriate foods that are selected for their iron, vitamin and nutrient content. These are provided through checks which clearly list the amount /type of food authorized to be purchased with each check.
Medical and Social Service referrals, as appropriate.
Supervising Staff Iris N. Molina Director of WIC (203) 576-7471
Ann Martin Nutrition Unit Supervisor (203) 576-8006
Patricia Walker Office Manager (203) 576-8076
Administrative Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
WIC Classroom is located in room 205
Frequently Asked Questions by New Applicants to the Program Question: How long after their interview will they receive WIC benefits?
Answer:WIC checks are issued at the initially scheduled interview, provided that the potential payee/participant has met prerequisite criteria as designated by State/Federal regulations.
Question:What type of class am I scheduled to take, and how long will I have to wait after that to receive my WIC checks? Answer:The nutrition topic changes quarterly.A video that is both pertinent and fitting is usually shown, and corresponding handout materials distributed, after a dialogue period for questions/answers is provided. Checks are printed while payees attend the group education session.There is only a brief wait as group attendees are called to sign for their checks. The entire process, from class time to check issuance rarely exceeds a half hour.
Question:Why am I getting these foods?
Answer:Foods were selected based on their vitamin, iron and nutritional content.
WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability you should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, Washington, D.C.
