About the WIC Program
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) target population are low-income, nutritionally at risk:
- Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends).
- Breastfeeding women (up to infant's 1st birthday).
- Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends).
- Infants (up to 1st birthday). WIC serves 53 percent of all infants born in the United States.
- Children up to their 5th birthday.
Benefits
The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:
- Supplemental nutritious foods
- Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics
- Screening and referrals to other health, welfare and social services
- Breastfeeding promotion and support
Spotlights
 | Moving to Another State/Location?Continue to receive WIC benefits until your certification period expires as long as there is proof that you received WIC benefits in another area or state. WIC Breastfeeding Support: Learn Together. Grow Together.The Breastfeeding Stages is our unique approach to breastfeeding. Frequently Asked QuestionsWIC Breastfeeding Support |