WIC Program

What is WIC?

WIC is a nutrition program for Women Infants and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.

WIC is for:

Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
Infants
Children up to 5 years of age

WIC Offers:

Individualized Nutrition Counseling
Healthy Food:
- Milk
- Juice
- Cheese
- Dried Beans & Peas
- Infant Formula
- Eggs
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Infant Cereal
- Tuna & Carrots (Breastfeeding Women)

(WIC Program Staff determines which foods a participant receives based on individual needs.)

Program Eligibility

You Must:

Have a health/nutrition risk factor based on:
- Height and weight measurements
- Blood test for low iron
- Health history
- Diet history
Meet WIC Income Guidelines:
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.

Am I Income 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.

Applicants must be seen at the WIC site to determine eligibility.

To Apply for the WIC Program

Call your WIC office to make an appointment: 919-250-4720.

What will I need?

You must be able to provide proof of identification, residence (where you live), and household income.

Examples of what you will need to bring include:

Identification (only one is needed):
- Valid drivers license/DMV ID
- WIC folder (new)
- Social Security card
- Current work/school ID
- Current Medicaid card
- NC Health Choice ID
- Current military ID
- Birth certificate
- Hospital crib card
- Passport
- Immunization record
- Health record
- Insurance card/policy
- Bill or paycheck in your name (less than or equal to 60 days old)
- Voter registration
Residence (only one is needed):
- Current Medicaid card
- Valid driver's license/DMV ID
- Recent utility bill (less than or equal to 60 days old)
- Bank statement
- Child's school records
- Third-party confirmation letter
Income (only one is needed):
- Recent paycheck stubs (less than or equal to 60 days old)
- Letter from employer stating gross income and frequency
- Copy of child support check
- Foster child placement/award letter
- W-2 Forms or recent tax return for the self-employed
- Accounting records (self-employed only)
- Current Medicaid card
- Work First eligibility letter
- Food stamps notice of eligibility or certification letter
- Beige ATP card

What Happens at a WIC Visit?

You will be asked questions about your health and your diet.
Height, weight, and a blood test for iron deficiency will be done unless you bring this information from another clinic or doctor's office.
A nutritionist or nurse will review the above information to see if you are eligible for WIC.
Any nutrition problems or questions you have will be discussed.
Your income information will be reviewed.
If eligible, you will be given "vouchers" to take to the store to get your food.

Program Operation

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. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal-opportunity provider and employer.