WIC - GROWING HEALTHY FAMILIES

What is WIC?
WIC is the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. This is a federally-funded nutrition program that provides nutritional education, healthful foods, and health referrals to women, infants, and children who qualify.

(Click here to get more details on the WIC Program)

Who is eilgible for WIC?

• Pregnant women,
• Breastfeeding women,
• Postpartum women (up to 6 months after delivery),
• Infants and children to age 5.

Click the WIC Logo or click here to find out how to apply for WIC services

Why get WIC?

Nutrition Education: Participants receive nutrition counseling, nutrition classes, and instruction in smart shopping and food preparation and safety.

Click here to link to nutrition information

Breastfeeding Support: Participants receive encouragement and instruction in breastfeeding methods.

Click here to get more information on breastfeeding

WIC Foods: Participants receive vouchers for milk, cereals, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, juices, beans and infant formula. Breastfeeding moms also receive tuna and carrots.

Click here to learn important information on foods.

Referral: WIC refers to a variety of health and social service programs.

Where?
Click on the county you reside in from the list to the left of the page to get
location and schedule information or call 1-800-782-5028.
Texas has more than 700 WIC Clinics; most have flexible and weekend hours.
To find the WIC clinic nearest to you, call toll free: 1-800-942-3678 or 1-800-WIC FOR U