Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal program that provides food to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and infants and children until the age of five. The program provides nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds the WIC Program.

What food is available through WIC?

Nutritious foods rich in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. These are key nutrients commonly missing in the diets of the WIC target population. Participants exchange WIC food vouchers at authorized retail grocery stores and pharmacies.

Who is eligible for WIC?

• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
• Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
• Infants
• Children up to 5 years

You must also have a health risk factor based on:

• Height and weight
• Blood test for low iron
• Health history
• Diet history

How do I apply for WIC?

• Call the Franklin County WIC Office at 496-6454 for an appointment to apply for WIC.
• You must meet income requirements
• If you are pregnant, you may include your baby as a family member.

Nutrition Program

• Kim Campbell, WIC Director
• Diane Buiaz, Nutritionist