Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program
WIC is a nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy
The WIC program provides
- Nutrition education
- Support for breastfeeding
- Referrals to other health and social services
- Healthy foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, juice, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, baby formula and baby foods
Who is WIC for?
- Women who…
- are pregnant
- are breastfeeding (up to one year after baby is born)
- have recently had a baby (up to six months after baby is born)
- Infants from birth to 1 year of age
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday
How to qualify for WIC
A person may qualify for WIC if one of the following is true:
- Their household income falls within WIC income guidelines
- Someone in their family is participating in another program such as Medical Assistance, MN Care, Free or Reduced Price Lunch/School Breakfast, MFIP (MN Family Investment Program), Food Assistance, Head Start, or Fuel Assistance
- The person applying for WIC is receiving Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI)or Medical Assistance -TEFRA
WIC Benefits
Coming in April 2019, WIC will provide food through an EBT card. WIC foods are selected for a person on WIC to help meet the dietary guidelines for Americans. You will receive an EBT card to buy foods such as milk, 100% juice, peanut butter, beans, fruits and vegetables, whole grain products, and baby food fruits/vegetables. Participants redeem these benefits at WIC eligible grocery stores.
Visit MN Department of Health Website
Click to see if you qualify for WIC
Resources:
- Parent’s Guide to Nature Play – How to give your child more outdoor play and why you should.
For more information contact your county public health department:
- Meeker County Public Health 320-693-5370
- McLeod County Public Health 320-864-3185
- Sibley County Health 507-237-4000
- Or the Minnesota Department of Health 1-800-WIC-4030
Visit Minnesota Department of Health website
