Women, Infants, and Children
(910)798-6500
What Is WIC?
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. |
WIC Offers:
Healthy Food
The WIC Staff determines which foods a participant receives based on individual needs.
Nutrition Information
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- Nutrition for healthy pregnancy
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- Child growth and development
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WIC Is For
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- Breastfeeding Women who have had a baby in the last 12 months.
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- Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months.
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- Children up to 5 years of age
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Am I eligible?
All kinds of families qualify for WIC. You may or may not be working. You may be a student. You may be single or married. You may live with your parents. |
You must also:
- Meet WIC income guidelines:
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(Even if you have a job, you may be eligible. If you are on Work First Family Assistance, Medicaid, or receive food stamps, you may already meet the income guidelines.) |
- Have a health risk factor based on:
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- Height and weight measurements
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Applicants must be seen at the WIC site to determine eligibility.
WIC is an equal opportunity program. Persons who believe they have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability should write to the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, Washington, DC 20250
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