Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC provides healthy food if you're pregnant, postpartum, or have children from newborn up to age 5. Important details You'll get an eWIC card that works like a debit card to buy WIC approved foods at grocery stores and pharmacies. WIC also provides nutrition counseling , breastfeeding support , and help connecting to other services . Staff will do a quick health check and create a food package that fits your family's needs. Get started with a phone or in-person appointment . How to apply 1. Start with Wanda, WIC's online personal assistant. Wanda asks a few quick questions about your eligibility, then connects you and your information to your local WIC office making your actual phone or in-person appointment faster. Visit the New York State WIC website and look for the chat icon in the bottom corner to get started. OR Contact your local WIC office or call the Growing Up Healthy Hotline (800-522-5006) to schedule a phone or in-person appointment. 2. Your WIC office will tell you what you need to bring to your appointment . Examples include: • Identification (ID) • Proof of where you live • Proof of income (like a pay stub or employment letter), unless you're already getting one of the benefits listed above • Medical forms from your provider (if needed - like if your child has special dietary needs) What you may need Your WIC office will tell you what you need to bring to your appointment . Examples include: • Identification (ID) • Proof of where you live • Proof of income (like a pay stub or employment letter), unless you're already getting one of the benefits listed above • Medical forms from your provider (if needed - like if your child has special dietary needs) How to get help • Visit the WIC website to learn more.