Award for Carlton County WIC for their support of mothers who are breastfeeding

By WDIO

Award for the Carlton County WIC team for their work with mothers and babies

Another honor for Carlton County WIC and their support of moms who are breastfeeding.

The Carlton County WIC program is being honored for their work supporting new moms as they breastfeed.

The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the program the PREMIERE Breastfeeding Award of Excellence.

The Minnesota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) prioritizes breastfeeding support for families, and Carlton County WIC is earning a top spot among clinics in Minnesota, and the nation, for its commitment to breastfeeding.

The counselors connect with pregnant women, to help them along the whole journey.

Carlton County WIC said they are one of three WIC agencies in the state of MN to receive this high-level award recognition from the USDA-FNS.