North Carolina Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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Program Description
The WIC program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for health care. WIC has proven effective in preventing and improving nutrition related health problems within its population. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Women’s and Children’s Health Section, Nutrition Services Branch administers it. County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide the services.
Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of North Caronlina; a pregnant, breastfeeding and/or postpartum woman; an infant or child up to 5 years of age; and individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $22,459 |
| 2 | $30,451 |
| 3 | $38,443 |
| 4 | $46,435 |
| 5 | $54,427 |
| 6 | $62,419 |
| 7 | $70,411 |
| 8 | $78,403 |
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Application Process
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you.
Contact Information
For more information on North Carolina WIC, please visit the NC WIC website.
To obtain additional referral forms, pamphlets, or other information contact your county health department or the NC Family Health Resource line at:
1-800-367-2229
For Federal program information, visit USDA’s Women, Infants, and Children program page.
You may also visit the U.S Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Toll-Free Numbers for WIC State Agencies page for a list of toll free numbers.
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