PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire North Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program, a grant-funded program of Berkshire Health Systems, will hold an open house celebrating the program's 50 years of service to the community.

 

Berkshire North Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program to Hold Open House on Wednesday, Sept.18, from 10 to 1 at the Berkshire North WIC office at 510 North St., Suite 5.

 

BHS invites the public to meet the WIC staff and to learn more about resources available to families and children who may be facing food insecurity. The national government initiative aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious food to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

 

The Berkshire North WIC program serves individuals in Pittsfield and North Berkshire through offices in Pittsfield and North Adams. At the open house, WIC staff will be able to share information on the WIC program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

 

"The Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program has supported families for 50 years, and we are excited to celebrate all we have done and will continue to do to help families in our community access healthy and nutritious food," said Melissa King, Berkshire North WIC's director.  

 

Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 413-447-3495.