Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

The goal of the WIC program is to improve the health and nutrition of eligible women, infants, and children. Participants receive: 

·               Personalized nutrition counseling provided by specially trained staff. 

·               Checks for nutritious foods including: Milk, Cheese, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Eggs, Iron-fortified Cereals, 100% Natural Juices, Dried Beans, Peas, Peanut Butter, Bread, Tortillas, Brown Rice and Baby Food for babies over 6 months.

·               Routine growth checks and hemoglobin (iron) blood level analysis.

Who is eligible for WIC?

WIC serves pregnant women, non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after delivery or termination of the pregnancy), breastfeeding women (up to 1 year after delivery as long as they are breastfeeding the baby), infants from birth up to 1 year of age, and children up to their 5th birthday.

All applicants must meet income guidelines.

Individuals who meet income and category guidelines will be assessed for nutritional risk factors during the certification process.

For more information visit the Department of Health and Senior Services WIC web page. 

 In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: U.S. Department of Agriculture Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992

(voice) or (202) 260-1026 (local).

 USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.