The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has relocated its Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) office in Lehigh Acres to 5220 Lee Boulevard, Unit 8.

The new location opens today, Monday, Sept. 27.

“This location is ideal for our clientele because it’s centrally located and on a bus route for easy access by all Lehigh residents,” said Lori Riddle, WIC director in a prepared statement.

Additional information on the WIC program in Lee County can be found on the FDOH Lee WIC website or by calling 239-344-2000.

WIC is a nutrition program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who have recently been pregnant, infants & children under age 5.

WIC provides the following at no cost:

Healthy foods

Nutrition education and counseling

Breastfeeding support

Referrals to health care, immunizations, and community services

Source: Florida Department of Health in Lee County