WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
WIC is for:
- Pregnant Women
- Breastfeeding Women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
- Infants
- Children up to 5 years of age
WIC Offers:
- Healthy Food - Such as milk, juice, cheese, eggs, cereal, infant formula
- Nutritional Information - About infant feeding, nutrition for healthy pregnancy, child growth and development, special diets, and food buying
You may qualify for WIC:
All kinds of families qualify for WIC. You may or may not be working. You may be a student. You may be single or married. You may live with your parents.
You must also:
- Meet WIC Income Guidelines - Even if you have a job, you may be eligible. If you are on Work First Family Assistance, Medicaid, or receive Food Stamps, you may already meet the income guidelines.
- Have a health risk factor based on height and weight measurements, blood test for low iron, health history, diet history.
- Applicants must be seen at the WIC site to determine eligibility.
You may apply for WIC by calling Rowan County Health Department for an appointment at 704-216-8797.
You will need to provide proof of identification, residence (where you live), and household income. Examples of what you will need to bring:
- Identification (only one is needed) - Valid driver's license, Social Security card, Current Work/School ID, Medicaid Card, Current Military ID, Birth Certificate, Immunization Record, Health Record.
- Residence (only one is needed) - Recent water or electric bill, recent cable bill, gas bill or telephone bill, current mortgage or rental agreement.
- Income (only one is needed) - Recent paycheck stubs, or recent tax return for the self-employed, Medicaid card, a letter of food stamp certification, or a beige ATP card.
During your WIC visit:
- Your income information will be reviewed.
- You will be asked questions about your health and your diet.
- Height, weight, and a blood test for iron deficiency will be done unless you bring this information from another clinic or doctor's office.
- A Nutritionist or Nurse will review the above information to see if you are eligible for WIC.
- Any nutritional problems or questions you have will be discussed.
- If eligible, you will be given "checks" to take to the store to get your food.
For more information or to apply for WIC call 704-216-8797 for an appointment.