Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Services

(630) 682-7979 ext.7559

Nutritional assessment, counseling and education are provided to families of DuPage County. Food vouchers are available to financially eligible women and children. For information, call the nearest Public Health Center.

WIC NUTRITION PROGRAM

What is WIC?

WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. It is a supplemental food program that provides nutrition information and free foods to help mothers, babies and children get the nutrients they need for proper growth and development.

Am I Eligible for WIC?

YES!

If you:

• Are a pregnant woman;
• Are breastfeeding (up to one year after giving birth);
• Are a parent, guardian or caretaker of an infant or child younger than 5 years of age.

If your income:

• Is within WIC guidelines (you may have a job and still meet these guidelines).

If you are:

• Screened by a WIC clinic and found to have a medical or diet health risk.

Your First Visit to a WIC Clinic

At your first visit to the WIC clinic, you will need to have:

• Proof of income - last two paycheck stubs, income tax forms, Public Aid card or Food Stamp card.
• Proof of residency - example: a recent utility bill or piece of mail dated within the past 60 days.
• Proof of birth for infants and children - also, you must bring children with you to the clinic.

Your WIC agency may ask you to bring additional information and/or a form of personal identification. After your first visit, your WIC agency will give you instructions for future visits. Attendance at Nutrition Education classes is a required component of the program.

WIC Food Instruments

WIC provides Food Instruments for supplemental foods such as iron-fortified infant formula, milk, eggs, cheese, juice, cereal, beans and peanut butter. Typically, a three-month supply of Food Instruments is issued at one time.

For more information about the WIC Program, contact the nearest Public Health Center.