Women, Infants, Children Program (WIC)

WIC Program Services

WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children and is also called the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program. WIC is a federal program designed to provide vouchers for supplemental food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children until the age of 5.

The program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for health care.

WIC has proven effective in preventing and improving nutrition related health problems within its population.
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Funding

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds the WIC Program. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Section, Nutrition Services Branch administers it.


Local Contact

To obtain additional information contact the Wayne County Health Department WIC Program at 919-731-1276, Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5pm
 

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Non-Discrimination Statement


To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339; or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.