WIC: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
Apply for WIC
You want to keep your family healthy and strong. WIC is here to help.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) helps families stay healthy by providing:
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding support
- Healthy foods
- Referrals to health services and other resources.
WIC serves those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum, as well as infants and children up to age five. Foster parents and relatives may also apply on behalf of an infant or child in their care.
Learn about WIC
Who is Eligible?
Find eligibility and income guidelines for WIC.
Program benefits
Learn the benefits of WIC membership.
WIC approved foods
When you join the WIC program, you get WIC food benefits. Your benefits explain the type of foods and how much you can buy.
Farmers Market Program
WIC members get a check to spend at farmers markets. About 1,000 farmers are part of the program.
Breastfeeding support
WIC peer have special training in lactation and breastfeeding support. They can provide help and advice based on current research.
Answers to FAQs
You may have questions as you start using your WIC food benefits. We have answers for you.
WIC helps with overall health in Wisconsin:
- It lowers the number of babies born too early.
- It lowers the number of babies born with low weight.
- It lowers medical costs over time.
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