WIC Program


 

 

WIC...Healthy Habits, Healthy FamiliesWhat 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 and group nutrition classes
  • Breastfeeding promotion and support
  • Referrals for health care and other services
  • Vouchers for healthy food, including:
    • Milk
    • Soy-based beverage
    • Cereal
    • Whole-grain Bread, Brown Rice, Whole-wheat and Soft-corn Tortillas
    • Fruits and Vegetables
    • Juice
    • Cheese
    • Tofu
    • Dried or Canned Beans, & Peas and Lentils
    • Peanut Butter
    • Eggs
    • Chunk-light Tuna & or Salmon (for breastfeeding women only)
    • Infant Formula
    • Infant Cereal
    • Infant Fruits and Vegetables
    • Infant Meats (for fully breastfed infants only)

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

Learn more about National Nutrition Month in March

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 based on:
    • A family income less than 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines, or
    • Receive Medicaid, Work First Families Assistance (TANF), or assistance from the Food Assistance Program (once referred to as Food Stamps).

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 Office to determine eligibility.

To Apply for the WIC Program

Call the 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 driver's license/DMV ID card
    • WIC wallet
    • Social Security card
    • Current work/school ID
    • Current Medicaid card
    • Current military ID
    • Birth certificate
    • Hospital crib card (for infants only)
    • Passport
    • Immunization record (for infants and children only)
    • Insurance card/policy
    • Bill or paycheck in your name (less than or equal to 60 days old)
    • Voter registration card
  • Residence (only one is needed):
    • Current Medicaid card
    • Valid driver's license/DMV ID card
    • Recent utility bill (less than or equal to 60 days old)
    • Bank statement
    • Correspondence from WIC, Division of Social Services, Grad School, or University (less than or equal to 60 days old)
    • Current rental or mortgage receipt
  • Income (only one is needed):
    • Recent paycheck stubs (less than or equal to 30 days old)
    • Letter from employer stating gross income and frequency of pay
    • W-2 Forms
    • Recent tax return (for the self-employed)
    • Copy of child support check
    • Foster child placement/award letter
    • Current Medicaid card
    • Work First eligibility letter
    • Food Assistance Program (Food Stamps) notice of eligibility or letter of certification
    • Unemployment letter/notice

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 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.

To Learn More

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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.