Public Health Department
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Supplemental Nutrition Program
What is WIC?
WIC is a health and nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy and has demonstrated a positive effect on pregnancy outcomes, child growth and development.
How to apply?
To be eligible for the WIC Program applicants must meet eligibility requirements:
To make an appointment click here for information about hours, locations, and what you will need to bring.
What services are provided?
WIC food packages
Provide supplemental foods designed to meet the special nutritional needs of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk.
Provide supplemental foods designed to meet the special nutritional needs of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk.
Nutrition Education assists participants with:
- Infant and toddler feeding
- Breastfeeding
- Prenatal weight gain
- Anemia or iron deficiency
- Child growth and development and other nutrition related health issues.
To access nutrition education online, go to www.wichealth.org . For easy step-by-step instructions for online education, click here.
High Risk Nutrition Counseling.
Registered Dietitians provide individualized high risk nutrition counseling for participants with special medical conditions or nutrition-related health issues.
Health Care Referrals.
Referrals for immunizations, substance abuse counseling and treatment, prenatal care, smoking cessation, lead screening, the Healthy Kids/MI Child program, and more.
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support.
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Helping women feel comfortable about breastfeeding
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Tips on how breastfeeding can work around a busy schedule
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The involvement of family, friends and the community to make breastfeeding a success
- Provide breastfeeding peer counselors to provide mother-to-mother counseling and support. In addition, WIC provides educational resources and breast pumps for returning to work or school
What is Project Fresh?
It provides fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants, and to expand the awareness, use of, and sales at farmers’ markets.
How do you report WIC fraud and abuse?
If you know a store or participant that is cheating or abusing WIC, call this toll-free hotline:
1-800-CALLWIC
WIC is a federally funded program through the United States Department of Agriculture.
In accordance with Federal law and Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Ajudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer (2/12).
En Espanol:
De acuerdo con la lay federal y las politicas del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA, sigal en ingles), se le prohibe a esta institucion que discrimine por razon de raza, color, origen, sexo, edad, or discapacidad.
Para presentar una queja sobre discriminacion, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Ajudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, o llame gratis al (866) 632-9992 (voz). Personas con discapacidad auditiva o del habla pueden contactar con USDA por medio del Servicio Federal de Relevo (Federal Relay Service) al (800) 845-6136 (espanol) o (800) 877-8339 (ingles). USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual para todos.
