WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM
SERVICE PHONES:- 503-623-8175 ext. 2297 Main phone
SERVICE DESCRIPTION:WIC is a public health program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors for women, infants, and children. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC program; other services include breastfeeding support, monthly benefits for supplemental nutritious foods, and referrals to community resources.
INTAKE PROCEDURE:Call for information and to schedule an appointment
FEES:None
ELIGIBILITY:Applicants must meet four criteria to be eligible for WIC:
-Live in Oregon (US citizenship is NOT required to participate in WIC)
-Be a pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding woman, or an infant or child under age 5. Fathers, foster parents, and other guardians can also apply on behalf of a qualifying child.
-Have a household income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Families receiving OHP, SNAP, or TANF are automatically income-eligible for WIC.
-Have a nutritional risk (assessed at time of appointment)
SERVICE HOURS:Varies by location
DOCUMENTS:Proof of ID for parent/guardian and child, proof of address, and proof of income
LANGUAGES:English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED:Polk County