WIC - Women, Infants and Children
Program provides food vouchers and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children less than 5 years of age healthy and strong.
To be eligible for WIC benefits in Wisconsin, a person must meet the following requirements:
- be a pregnant, breastfeeding or new mother; be an infant up to age one; or be a child up to age 5
- be a resident of Wisconsin
- be income eligible
- have a health or nutrition need
WIC serves:
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women, until infant is 1 year old
- Women who are not breastfeeding, until the infant is 6 months old
- Children under the age of 5
WIC is a nutritional program that provides:
- Free healthy foods
- Practical nutritional tips
- Information about community resources
- Breastfeeding information and support
Health benefits of WIC:
- Premature births reduced
- Low birth-weight reduced
- Long-term medical expenses reduced
Income Guidelines:
Many working families qualify.
You are eligible for WIC if you currently receive Kinship Care, W-2 or FoodShare.
You may be income eligible for WIC if you currently receive Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus.
For More Information or to schedule an appointment Call 715-635-4400
In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
