WIC is a Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program that provides education, support, referrals and healthy food to Low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women; infants and children up to age five.

The goal of WIC services is to decrease the risk of low birthweight, preterm births and infant mortality, and to improve the health of mothers and children during critical times of growth and development. 

Services

• Nutrition Education

• Breastfeeding Support

• Healthy foods to supplement your diet

• Referrals to other services

Who we help

• Pregnant and Breastfeeding women

• Postpartum women with babies up to 6 months old

• Infants and children up to age five

To qualify for WIC, you must:

• Live in New York State

• Meet Income eligibility or get benefits from  Medicaid, SNAP or TANF (Please check NYS Income Guidelines for income eligibility)

• Have medical documentation stating that you have a health or dietary need (Proof of pregnancy, WIC medical referral form, immunization record for children)

 You can still receive WIC even if...

• You are not a US Citizen

• You or other household members are working