What is WIC?
WIC is the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women,
Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of
Agriculture. The program provides nutritious foods and nutrition
education to eligible participants.
The WIC goal...
WIC strives to improve the health of participants by providing the following benefits:
Am I Eligible?
WIC is offered to persons who meet the following eligibility requirements:
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A nutrition and health assessment includes:
Participants must meet USDA income standards. These standards can be viewed by clicking on the $ WIC Income Guidelines increased as of July 1, 2020! As of July 1, 2020 WIC income guidelines have increased. If you are a pregnant woman, have a child under the age of 5 years or an infant, you may apply to receive supplemental food from the WIC program. Please call 544-8798 for more information or to apply. WIC is a supplemental food program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. GUIDELINES Click on the word "Guidelines" above for the income eligibility guidelines. WIC Nondiscrimination Statement |
Am I eligible? Find out with the WIC Pre-screening Tool
WIC Income Guidelines
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What foods are available?
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How does it all work?
Eligible participants are issued food coupons which can be used at WIC approved stores. These coupons are for specified foods approved through the WIC
program. In addition, nutrition education classes are provided to
participants on a variety of topics including infant nutrition,
nutrition during pregnancy, iron-rich foods, shopping on a limited
budget, snack foods for children and a number of other topics. Clients
can choose any of the educational sessions which meets their special
needs. They may also have the option to participate in "online"
nutrition education.
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What happens at a clinic visit?
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The following information is required to be reviewed at the appointment:
Other information to bring:
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How can I apply?
Many participants in the WIC Program have jobs. In addition, they may receive Food Stamps, Public Aid, General Assistance, School Lunch, Head Start, and still be on WIC. To see if you are eligible, call your local WIC Clinic at Crawford County Health Department.
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USDA FNS Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
02/06/2020
