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WIC is the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program
- WIC improves the health and nutrition status of pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under 5. WIC provides health screening, nutrition education, nutrient-rich foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services.
- Nearly one-third of all babies born, 29% of pregnant people, and 36% of children under the age of 5 in Washington are on the WIC Program.
- In Washington, WIC reaches over 145,000 women, infants, and children in 208 clinics each month and provides services to over 212,000 individuals each year.
- WIC is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and operated by the Washington State Department of Health.
Eligible Families Are Missing Out On WIC!
Did You Know?
- WIC is a public health prevention program that reduces low birth weight, improves immunization rates and promotes breastfeeding.
- WIC serves working families and families receiving Medicaid and foster children.
- WIC income guidelines are higher than many other programs.
- Many eligible families are missing out on WIC because they think they are over income.
How Can You Help?
- Refer families via the WIC Interest Form.
- Encourage families to call the Help Me Grow WA Hotline at 1-800-322-2588 to see if they are eligible.