The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals to healthcare and community services.
People who are pregnant, up to six months after pregnancy, or breastfeeding up to one year after pregnancy; infants and children under five. Applicants must live in North Carolina and meet income and nutrition requirements. Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services (SNAP), or Work First participation meets the income requirement, but a WIC clinic still completes the eligibility assessment.
Ask your local clinic what to bring. The state lists identification for each applicant, proof of North Carolina residence, and household income information. People receiving Medicaid, FNS or Work First do not need extra income documents.
Sending the referral form begins the process; it does not approve benefits. Contact the clinic if you need help or have questions about an appointment.
For current eligibility, documents, and clinic details, use the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services links above.