Finally, you will be sent to a clerk who will print coupons (like checks) that you can spend at approved grocery stores to purchase foods (milk, cheese, juice, eggs, cereal and baby formula).   Checks are usually provided for 3 months at a time so you only have to come into WIC about 4 times during each year.

Allow 2 hours for your first visit and any time you or a member of your household is re-certified.  Re-certification happens twice a year.  At other appointments you should be out in 30 minutes. 

No - WIC is provided in addition to Food Stamps and any other government benefits.

If all the information we need is available at your first visit, most clients can receive 3 months of WIC food checks.  This means you may only have to come in 4 times each year. 

WIC has several staff members who are breastfeeding specialists.  We also have trained breastfeeding peer counselors who are available to work with you while you are breastfeeding. Our staff can answer your questions, help solve any breastfeeding problems and simply provide reassurance that things are going well.  We have electric pumps we can loan (at no charge) to moms who must be separated from their babies.  We can weigh your baby any weekday Monday - Friday (9AM to 4PM) without an appointment.

NO!!   Your child can remain on WIC until his/her 5th birthday.  We need to verify household income, where you live,  and identification every six months for your child to remain on WIC.

WIC provides vouchers or coupons (we call them checks), that can be used at many area grocery stores.  The checks list the amounts and types of foods that may be purchased.   We will provide a list of stores that accept WIC vouchers during your appointment with us.
 

WIC allows your household to make up to 185% above the poverty level.  The exact amount you may earn is included on the WIC WebPages.  If you, your infant or child are receiving Medicaid or Food Stamps, you are automatically financially eligible. WIC Income Requirements(282kb; pdf)