Call for WIC Services
WIC services and appointments continue to be provided by phone or in person at this time Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; eWIC benefits will be issued remotely.
Call 919-250-4720 or .
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides healthy foods, nutrition and breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. All caretakers of young children and working families are welcome at WIC!
WIC is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and income guidelines are based on a family income of less than 185% of U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines or families receiving assistance from another qualifying program. All WIC applicants have a health and nutrition assessment as required by program guidelines.
Am I Eligible?
WIC is for infants, children up to age 5, pregnant women and women who have recently delivered a baby.
- Caretakers of young children are welcome to apply.
- Families of all types qualify for WIC.
- Foster parents of children under five should apply.
What benefits does WIC provide?
Nutritious Foods
• Infant Foods: Formula • Cereal • Fruits • Vegetables • Meats (fully breastfed infants) • Milk • Cheese • Yogurt • Tofu • Soy-Based Beverage • Eggs • Cereal • Whole-grain Bread • Brown Rice • Whole-wheat • Soft-corn Tortillas • Fruits • Vegetables • 100% Juice • Dried or Canned Beans • Peas • Lentils • Peanut Butter • Chunk-light Tuna or Salmon (100% breastfeeding women)
How to apply
Call:
919-250-4720
What to expect at your first WIC appointment
- You will receive a call from WIC on your appointment day between 9 a.m.–4 p.m., not at a specific time.
- You will be asked about your eligibility, diet and health information, and may be referred to the breastfeeding team.
- You will be assigned follow up nutrition education.
- You will receive an eWIC card to help you buy healthy food.
Using my eWIC benefits & using the ebtEDGE app
Check your WIC food benefit balance, set your PIN or replace your eWIC card
- Call eWIC Customer Service toll free: 1-844-230-0813
- eWIC Tips Card: /
Where can I use my eWIC benefits?
Most major retail grocery stores and some independent stores accept eWIC. .
Resources for WIC Families, Providers and Community Partners
- What is wichealth.org? is an online nutrition education platform for families participating on WIC. It’s easy, convenient and fun. A WIC nutritionist will provide information to this option.
- service directory to help families locate services, organizations and supports throughout С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County
- Breastfeeding information and resources