Women, Infants, Children (WIC)

WIC Nutrition Program

North Carolina WIC Program (4)

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a no-cost program that promotes the health and well-being of eligible women, infants, and children by providing:

  • Nutritious foods like milk, cereal, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, eggs, infant foods, and more

  • Personalized nutrition education with a nutrition professional

  • Breastfeeding education and support, including access to breast pumps and a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

  • Healthcare referrals to local health and social services

  • Free language assistance through interpreting services

Who is Eligible?

  • Children up to 5 years old

  • Infants

  • Pregnant individuals

  • Breastfeeding individuals who have had a baby in the last 12 months

  • Individuals who had a baby in the last 6 months

  • Those on Medicaid, Work First, or receiving food stamps automatically qualify

  • Fill out the prescreening tool to see if you may be eligible for WIC: WIC Prescreening Tool

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Interpreter services are available at no cost.
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