What is WIC?
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children- better known as the WIC Program- serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.
Population Served
Who can participate in the WIC Program?
- • Pregnant women
- • Breastfeeding moms (up to baby’s 1st birthday)
- • Non-Breastfeeding Postpartum moms (up to 6 months after delivery)
- • Infants (up to 1st birthday) WIC SERVES 53% OF ALL INFANTS BORN IN THE UNITED STATES
- • Children (up to 5th birthday)
Applicants must live in Indiana and meet income guidelines. Check the prescreen link below.
Families already receiving Medicaid, Food Stamps, and TANF are income eligible for the WIC program.
Families already receiving Medicaid, Food Stamps, and TANF are income eligible for the WIC program.
Prescreen: https://wic.fns.usda.gov/wps/pages/preScreenTool.xhtml
Benefits
The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:
- Supplemental nutritious foods (milk, cheese, cereal, eggs, fruits and vegetables, etc.)
- Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics
- Breastfeeding support with a peer counselor and designated breastfeeding expert
- Screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services.
How do I sign up?
Call your local WIC Clinic, you will be pre-screened over the phone and an appointment will be made for you.
What is needed for an appointment?
- Identification
- Proof of Address
- Proof of Income (or Medicaid Card, if applicable)
- Birth confirmation/certificate for a new birth
- Immunization Records
The Emergency Food Assistance Program Application
Please click the application image to open the Application PDF. Download the application and print. Then, fill out the form and bring with you to our office.
Solicitud de El Programa de Asistencia para Comida de Emergencia
Haga clic en la imagen de la aplicación para abrir el PDF de la aplicación. Descargue la aplicación e imprima. Luego, complete el formulario y tráigalo a nuestra oficina.
| HOURS OF OPERATION | ||
| Brown County | Decatur County | Shelby County |
| Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
First Thursday of Month: Closed 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM for lunch |
Monday: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM -5:00 PM Wednesday: CLOSED Thurs: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Closed Daily 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM for lunch |
Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Closed Monday 2:00 PM – 2:30 pm and Tuesday-Friday 1:00 PM = 1:30 PM |
“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 USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll-free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”