Public Health and Environment

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a nutrition education program that provides free supplemental foods which promote good health.

Who Is Eligible For WIC?

The following Washington County residents who meet the program's income guidelines:

Pregnant women.
Women breastfeeding an infant under 1 year of age.
Women who have a baby less than 6 months old.
Infants and children up to 5 years old.
Participation in Food Stamps, MFIP, Medical Assistance, or Minnesota Care is automatic income qualification for an individual.

Family Size	Age 2-5
1	19,240
2	25,900
3	32,560
4	39,220
5	45,880
6	52,540
7	59,200
8	65,860
9	75,520
10	79,180
For Each Additional Family Member Add:	6,660

How Do You Get WIC?

Call the Washington County WIC Program to apply and schedule an appointment. The phone number is 651-430-6658.

At your appointment, a WIC professional will determine your eligibility. You must allow one hour for this appointment
At your WIC appointment, you will also receive vouchers to exchange for foods provided by WIC at participating grocery stores (list provided).

What Does WIC Provide?

Nutrition information, infant and child feeding tips, breastfeeding counseling, referrals for health care, and supplemental foods like these for women and children:

Milk
Cheese
Eggs
Juice
Iron Fortified Cereals
Peanut Butter and/or Dried Peas and Beans

Infants receive the following:

Infant Fortified Formula
Iron Cereal

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