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What is WIC?
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children.   
WIC helps families by providing:
  • Checks to buy healthy supplemental foods from local grocery stores (authorized WIC vendors)
  • Nutrition education
  • Help finding healthcare and other community services
  • Breastfeeding information and support
Applicants must:
  • Be a resident of Idaho
  • Meet income guidelines 
  • Be pregnant or be breastfeeding a baby under one year of age or have just had a baby or
  • Be an infant or a child under the age of five 
WIC services are provided by the seven Idaho public health districts and two Native American health agencies. There are more than 50 clinics located across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
 

WIC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

De acuerdo a lo establecido por las leyes Federales y el Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA, siglas en inglés), se prohíbe a este organismo la discriminación por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o impedimentos de las personas.  Para presentar una queja sobre discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 ó llame al (800)795-3272 (voz) o (202)720-6382 (TTY). USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual a todos.
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