What is WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children, popularly known as WIC, is a federal nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.

WIC provides:

• Nutritious foods to supplement diets,
• Information on healthy eating,
• Breastfeeding support, and
• Referrals to other healthcare, welfare and social services

Rights & Responsibilities (WIC Rules)

• WIC Rules - English
• WIC Rules - Spanish
• WIC Rules - Creole

myWIC Client Portal

• Visit myWIC to check program eligibility, schedule or reschedule your appointment, or view the WIC nutrition education modules.
• myWIC Video

Select one of the following if you are:

• Looking for WIC clinic Locations and hours
• Applying for WIC
• Looking for the WIC Income Guidelines
• A Current WIC Participant
• A Health Professional
• A Vendor Seeking Information

What foods can I get?

• WIC Authorized Food List

Where can I shop?

• Use Your WIC Benefits at These Stores

What can I learn?

Looking for more creative ways to use WIC foods? View the videos below for healthy ideas incorporating the WIC food package.

• WIC Food Demo - After School Snacks Video
• WIC Food Demo - Fast Food Makeover Video
• WIC Food Demo - Healthy Snacks Video
• WIC Food Demo - Hide and Eat Video
• WIC Food Demo - Measuring Foods Video
• WIC Food Demo - Baby Foods Video
• WIC Food Demo - Soul Food Video
• WIC Food Demo - Microwave Meals Video
• WIC Food Demo - Rainy Day BBQ Video
• WIC Food Demo - 30 Minute Meals Video
• WIC Food Demo - Fish Dishes Video
• WIC Food Demo - Breakfast Quick Tips Video
• WIC Food Demo - Hearty Bean Soups Video
• WIC Food Demo - Fall Favorites Video

For more information about WIC, check out these videos:

• Am I Eligible for WIC?
• WIC Makes A Difference - Check WIC Out   UPDATED!
• WIC Hace la Diferencia - Mira Lo Que Tiene WIC en español   UPDATED!
• WIC Makes A Difference - Check WIC Out kreyol ayisyen   NEW!

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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