Call for WIC Services
WIC services and appointments continue to be provided by phone or in person at this time Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; eWIC benefits will be issued remotely.
Call 919-250-4720 or click here to start your WIC application online.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides healthy foods, nutrition and breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. All caretakers of young children and working families are welcome at WIC!
WIC is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and income guidelines are based on a family income of less than 185% of U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines or families receiving assistance from another qualifying program. All WIC applicants have a health and nutrition assessment as required by program guidelines.
Am I Eligible?
WIC is for infants, children up to age five, pregnant women and women who have recently delivered a baby.
- Caretakers of young children are welcome to apply.
- Families of all types qualify for WIC.
- Foster parents of children under five should apply.
- Use this WIC Pre-screening Tool to help determine if you might be eligible for benefits.
What benefits does WIC provide?
Nutritious Foods
• Infant Foods: Formula • Cereal • Fruits • Vegetables • Meats (fully breastfed infants) • Milk • Cheese • Yogurt • Tofu • Soy-Based Beverage • Eggs • Cereal • Whole-grain Bread • Brown Rice • Whole-wheat • Soft-corn Tortillas • Fruits • Vegetables • 100% Juice • Dried or Canned Beans • Peas • Lentils • Peanut Butter • Chunk-light Tuna or Salmon (100% breastfeeding women)
Breastfeeding Promotion & Support
Nutrition Education & how to stretch your groceries
Referrals for Health Care support
How to apply
What to expect at your first WIC appointment
- You will receive a call from WIC on your appointment day between 9 am - 4 pm not at a specific time.
- You will be asked about your eligibility, diet and health information, and may be referred to the breastfeeding team.
- You will be assigned follow up nutrition education.
- You will receive an eWIC card to help you buy healthy food.
Using my eWIC benefits & using the ebtEDGE app
Check your WIC food benefit balance, set your PIN or replace your eWIC card
- Download or Login to www.ebtEDGE.com on your phone or device
- Call eWIC Customer Service toll free: 1-(844) 230-0813
- Using your North Carolina eWIC Card Brochure
- Un Folleto de Use su Tarjeta eWIC de Carolina del Norte
- NC WIC Program Shopping Guide English
- NC WIC Program Shopping Guide Spanish
- North Carolina ebtEDGE Brochure English
- North Carolina ebtEDGE Brochure Spanish
- ebtEDGE App Handout for NC eWIC - English
- ebtEDGE App Handout for NC eWIC - Spanish
- Cardholder Portal Frequently Asked Questions
- eWIC Tips Card: English / Spanish
Where can I use my eWIC benefits?
Most major retail grocery stores and some independent stores accept eWIC. Your ebtEDGESM app will locate stores in your area.
Resources for WIC Families, Providers and Community Partners
- Welcome to North Carolina WIC Video Resources
- What is wichealth.org? Wichealth.org is an online nutrition education platform for families participating on WIC. It’s easy, convenient and fun. A WIC nutritionist will provide information to this option.
- Wake Network of Care service directory to help families locate services, organizations and supports throughout Wake County
- Nutrition Education
- Have A Plant
- Breastfeeding information and resources
- Healthcare providers resources
- Kids Say Yes to Fruits Veggies
- Apply to Wake Pre-K – Wake County Smart Start (wakesmartstart.org)
- Safe and nutritious options for North Carolina families