Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC)
Eligibility: 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
WIC (Women, Infants, & Children) is a supplemental nutrition program for babies, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. WIC helps families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other health care agencies.
To qualify, you must:
- meet income guidelines
- have an Iowa address, and
- have a medical or nutritional need.
A family of four can have an annual gross income of $42,643. Please contact us to see if your family is eligible!
During a WIC appointment, staff will:
- Conduct a health screening (height, weight & hemoglobin)
- Provide a nutrition assessment
- Provide breast feeding counseling & support
- Offer dietary counseling
- Offer advice on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Issue WIC vouchers to help buy:
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Milk
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Cheese | Fruits |
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Vegetables
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Baby Food | Eggs |
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Bread
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Baby Formula | Cereal |
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Tortillas
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Peanut Butter | |
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Brown Rice
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Other nutritious foods |
If you are a current WIC participant and would like to complete on-line Nutrition Education, please go to www.wichealth.org.
Iowa WIC Income Guidelines
Iowa Department of Public Health
State of Iowa WIC Program Agencies
Iowa Medicaid Online Application
Upcoming WIC Clinic Schedule
Iowa Department of Public Health
State of Iowa WIC Program Agencies
Iowa Medicaid Online Application
Upcoming WIC Clinic Schedule
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.
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.