WISCONSIN WIC PROGRAM

The purpose of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children. 

WIC provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition and breastfeeding information, and referral to other health and nutrition services. WIC promotes and supports breastfeeding.

How PARTICIPANTS can apply    |    How VENDORS can apply    |    How FARMERS can apply    |    Contact Milwaukee County WIC

How WIC Works

• Who is eligible for WIC services?

• What are the WIC income guidelines?

• What are the benefits available for WIC participants?

• How do participants use their WIC checks?

  • WIC, You and the Grocery Store, Too!

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  • ¡WIC, Usted y la Tienda de Comestibles, Tambien!

• How does the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program help WIC participants and seniors?

• What nutrition education does WIC provide?

• How to I report vendor fraud?

• What do participants and health care providers need to know about WIC formula, medical food and other prescription-required products? 

• Where can I get information about other family and community health services?

• What other community resources are available?

• How is Wisconsin WIC implementing the new food package rule?

• What is electronic benefits transfer (EBT)? 

How Participants Can Apply

To apply for WIC, contact a local WIC office near you. To find out more about WIC and other programs for which you may be eligible, call toll-free: 1-800-722-2295 (the Maternal and Child Health Hotline). The Hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TTY and interpreter services are available.

Click the WICPRO button to the right for information for those who provide services for, or partner with the Wisconsin WIC Program. WICPRO is designed for local projects, other service providers who do business with the WIC Program, and other interested health professionals.

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.

Last Revised:  June 06, 2011