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Department of Health Services

Woman, Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC Services

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WIC provides access to nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to local resources.

What does WIC provide?

WIC provides nutritious foods such as:

  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Milk, Cheese, Yogurt and Eggs
  • Soy Milk and Tofu
  • Juice, Cereal
  • Whole Grains (whole wheat bread, tortillas, and pasta, corn tortillas, brown rice, barley, oatmeal and bulgur)
  • Dried Beans and Peas, Peanut Butter
  • Infant Formula with Iron
  • Infant Cereal, Fruits and Vegetables

These foods do not meet all the daily requirements and are only intended to supplement the diet

Your WIC Foods |  WIC Shopping Guide

WIC provides nutrition education and breastfeeding support:

  • Nutrition counseling by WIC nutrition assistants or registered dietitians
  • Individual nutrition education
  • Nutrition, health and parenting group sessions
  • Instruction in food preparation and tips for food shopping
  • Support and information about breastfeeding including access to breastfeeding experts

WIC provides referrals to:

  • Health care
  • Substance abuse counseling and treatment
  • Support services for food, income, and housing
  • Domestic violence services
  • Dental health services
  • Child support services