The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is a federally-funded supplemental nutrition program. WIC supports families by providing:
- Healthy foods
- Breastfeeding support
- Nutrition education
- Referrals to other services
Families are screened nutritional risk and income eligibility. Licensed nutritionists and nutrition educators determine eligibility and provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to assist families in making healthier nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle choices.
WIC provides access to nutritious foods, available for purchase at authorized retailers using a WIC EBT card.
The food package tailored for the individual client is loaded onto the EBT card at the WIC office during certification and nutrition education follow-up appointments.
View WIC Eligibility Requirements
WIC is available for income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding moms, and children up to age 5. Dads, grandparents, foster parents, and anyone raising kids under age 5 can receive apply for support for the children in their care.
How to Apply
Call toll free 800-342-3556 and say you want to apply for WIC. You will receive a call to set an appointment for a WIC certification visit. At this visit, the household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed and you will find out if you and/or your children are eligible for WIC.
- Bring all necessary information to determine eligibility
- Bring the child, infant, or woman who is applying
- If eligible by income, you will see a nutrition professional and be enrolled