Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Eligibility


  • Breastfeeding and Postpartum Women
  • Children up to age 5 who live in North Carolina and who have:
    • A nutritional risk factor
    • Live in a household with income at or below WIC guidelines
  • Infants
  • Pregnant Women
For more eligibility and income guideline information, visit the North Carolina Public Health website.

Starting October 14, 2019 WIC applicants can utilize this online referral form. Please click here beginning on October 14, 2019 for more information.

To view the WIC nondiscrimination statement, please click here.

Resources

  1. Breastfeeding Education and Support (PDF)
  2. Farmer's Market Vouchers in the Summer (PDF)
  3. Supplemental Foods (PDF)
  4. Tips for Healthy Living for All Ages (PDF)
  5. What to Bring to Your WIC Appointment (PDF)

Additional Information


For more information, contact our office or visit the WIC Facebook page.