WIC: Women, Infants & Children

WIC is a USDA program that helps new mothers and children at risk of poor nutrition. WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education and referrals to other healthcare agencies to ensure that babies and children grow up healthy.

WIC serves new mothers and their children. To qualify you must meet certain income guidelines and match one of the following criteria:

• Women who are pregnant
• Women who are breastfeeding
• Women who have given birth within the past six months
• Infants
• Children under the age of five

Income guidelines and more information are available from the Alabama Department of Public Health. Contact them at 1-888-942-4673 or e-mail wic@adph.state.al.us.

The Alabama Department of Public Health handles WIC applications.  Visit their website to get started.

Note: You may use the WIC Prescreening Tool to see if you might be eligible for WIC.

Need more help finding resources?  Call the Food Bank of East Alabama at 334-821-9006.