Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

*****Important Notice****

In an effort to offer maximum flexibility to WIC participants and reduce the frustrations associated with not being able to purchase available infant formulas with WIC benefits due to specific size/type issues, Illinois is temporarily expanding issuance to additional contract brand products not previously authorized to WIC clients.

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The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, community referrals and nutritious supplemental foods at no-cost to eligible pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women, infants and children living in DuPage County.

WIC knows that good nutrition, starting with pregnancy, provides the best possible start for infants and children to grow up strong and healthy.

Services Available

• Breastfeeding counseling and access to free breast pumps for those in need
• Family Case Managers work with WIC to support the health of clients and their children through clinic contacts and home visits by a public health nurse
• Free health and nutrition screenings
• Free nutrition counseling and education
• Referrals for medical care, shots, and other services
• WIC food benefits offer:
  • Baby foods
  • Cheese, Yogurt, Tofu
  • Eggs
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
    • Through September 2023  WIC families will receive a monthly increase in their cash value benefit for fruits and vegetables for every eligible mom and child. 
  • Iron-fortified cereal
  • Juice
  • Legumes (dried beans and peas)
  • Milk (cow's, lactose-free, soy)
  • Peanut butter
  • Whole grain options, such as bread, brown rice, corn tortillas or oatmeal

Breastfeeding is the recommended infant feeding choice, however, infants who are not breastfed will receive iron-fortified formula.

Eligibility

• Family income at 185 percent or less of the federal poverty level
• Nutritional need (determined at the first WIC appointment)
• Pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children under 5 years of age
• Residents of Illinois
• WIC does not require proof of Citizenship or immigration status

Non-Discrimination Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. View the full non-discrimination statement (PDF).

Declaracion Completa de no Discriminacion

Esta institucion es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Ver la declaracion completa de no discriminacion (PDF).

BNFT Smart Phone App

Access your EBT card food balances

Aplicación de teléfono inteligente BNFT

Aprenda a navegar por la aplicación BNFT y acceda a los saldos de alimentos de su tarjeta EBT de WIC