Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, Inc.

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WIC

(Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program)

What is WIC?

WIC is a nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy. The WIC program provides:

¨ Nutrition education

¨ One-on-one counseling about nutrition

¨ Vouchers to buy healthy foods

¨ Support and help with breastfeeding

¨ Referrals to health care, immunizations and other programs

 

Who is WIC for?

WIC is for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who recently had a baby. You can stay on WIC for one year after your baby is born if you are breastfeeding, or for six months if not breastfeeding.  WIC is also for infants from birth to 1 year, and children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday.

 

To get WIC, you need to:

¨ Have a nutritional and/or medical need, and

¨ Meet the WIC income guidelines, shown below

¨ You can also call WIC to see if you qualify

 

What foods do you get on WIC?

Milk and cheese, eggs, dried beans, peanut butter, cereal, juice, carrots and canned tuna, also iron-fortified infant formula.

 

I have more questions about WIC.

Please feel free to call us at 612-721-9876. We’re happy to help with any questions you might have.