WIC Program offers food and nutrition services for pregnant women and children five years old and under. It’s easy to apply and WIC makes it easy by giving
3 months of food vouchers. You only have to go to the WIC office every 3 months.
WIC Program helps you…
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Purchase healthier foods - You can get EBT (food benefits) and WIC at the same time. Most people who are eligible for EBT are also eligible for WIC
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Stretch your food budget – WIC can help you buy foods that are very important for growing children and pregnant women.
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Get nutrition guidance – learn what and how much to feed your children to give them the best start in life
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Breastfeed your baby – specially trained Lactation Counselors help you succeed at breastfeeding (with help, supplies and caring support)
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Connect to community resources that will help you and your family
You may qualify if you…
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Are pregnant
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Have recently had a baby
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Breastfeeding
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Have a child under the age of 5
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Are eligible for Medicaid and/or Food Assistance (EBT) you may also be eligible for WIC food vouchers. Here’s a simple income guide:
Family Size |
Annual Income |
Monthly Income |
1 |
$21,257 |
$1,772 |
2 |
$28,694 |
$2,392 |
3 |
$36,131 |
$3,011 |
4 |
$43,568 |
$3,631 |
5 |
$51,005 |
$4,251 |
To find out where to go, who to call and what you should bring with you to your WIC appointment, go to www.buncombecounty.org/WIC.