WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

Available in Benton, Fountain, Montgomery, Vermillion, and Warren Counties.

WIC is a special supplemental food program that provides nutrition support, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other agencies. To apply for WIC one must be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under the age of 5. The applicant must also have a nutritional risk and meet income guidelines. Current guidelines are set at 185% of poverty. For example, a family of 4, annual gross income would have to be less than or equal to $41,348. WIC applicants can visit the clinic in their community to enroll in the program. Once enrolled, participants will pick up WIC checks at their local clinic. Please call your local clinic to schedule an appointment. Proof of income, identification, and proof of residency must accompany individuals at their scheduled appointment. At the appointment an applicant will receive nutrition support and learn about other services they can use to help their family. Starting on October 1, 2010, WIC has some exciting changes for participants. The cash value voucher for fresh fruits and vegetables can now be used for frozen as well.   A participant used to have to get the least expensive brand of milk, but now they can get any brand of the kind of milk specified on the WIC check.  Eggs can now be white or brown any size.  More beans and tortillas were added as well.   We are very excited about these changes to promote a healthy diet for women, infants, and children.

Contact WIC by email at in3703@inwic.net

WIC Locations and phone numbers

 

Additional Resources:

Indiana Department of Health

My Plate

WIC Health

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