WHAT IS WIC? "WIC" stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.  It is a nutrition program that helps mothers and young children (under 5 years of age) eat well and stay healthy.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WIC? 1.  Applicants must meet the following criteria. Be a pregnant women Breastfeeding (up to baby's first birthday) A postpartum women who is not breastfeeding (up to six months after delivery of the baby) Have a child under the age of five

2.  Applicants must fall under these income guidelines:

• Your income may be greater than the amounts listed above if you are currently enrolled in any of the following programs:  Kinship Care, Food Share, BadgerCare Plus or W-2

WIC Income Eligibility Table
(July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010)

• The WIC Program uses the same income guidelines as free and reduced price school lunches.
  
  

• Fathers, guardians and foster parents may apply for WIC for their children.
  
  

• Many working families qualify.

3.  And, the applicant must have a nutritional or health need.

• At the appointment, participants are screened to determine their health status.  Heights and weights are measured.  A small amount of blood is taken to determine iron levels.  A health and diet/nutrition history is reviewed by a WIC nutritionist. 

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HOW DO I APPLY FOR WIC?

• Contact the Outagamie County WIC Program at
  (920) 832-5109 for additional information or to schedule an appointment.  The office is located in the County Administration Building, 410 S. Walnut Street, Appleton.
  
  

• Other Wisconsin residents may call 1-800-722-2295 or visit the Wisconsin WIC Program website.

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