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Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
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Contact Information:

Public Health - Madison and Dane County WIC
South Madison Health and Family Center - Harambee (SMHFC)
2202 S. Park St.
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: (608) 267-1111
Fax: (608) 261-9606

Cheryl Levendoski, WIC Director

What is WIC?

The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) provides food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under five years of age healthy and strong.

Who is Eligible for WIC?

You may qualify if:

  • You live in Wisconsin
  • You are pregnant, breastfeeding or a new mother
  • You have an infant or children under 5 years of age
  • You or your children have a health or nutrition need
  • You have a household income (before tax deductions) that is less than or equal to WIC income guidelines. Many working families qualify. A pregnant woman counts as two family members.

Applicants exceeding 185% are not income eligible and must be given a WIC Ineligibility/Termination letter.

Check with the local WIC project to find out if you or your family meet the guidelines.

You could be eligible for WIC if you currently receive Kinship Care, Food Stamps, or Medicaid, including Healthy Start. You may become eligible for WIC if Food Stamps has been cancelled.

Fathers, legal guardians or foster parents may apply for WIC for their children.

How Do I Apply for WIC?

To find out more or to schedule an appointment call WIC at 267-1111.

At your appointment, a WIC nutritionist will review your or your child’s health history. You will also discuss what you or your children eat.

If you are eligible, you will receive nutrition information and counseling, learn about other services, and receive drafts to buy foods such as: milk; fruit juice; cheese; infant formula; cereal; eggs; peanut butter; dried beans & peas; tuna fish; and carrots.

These foods help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children healthy and strong.

How Does WIC Work?

The WIC staff cares about you and your children. They provide:

  • Information on how to use WIC foods to improve health
  • Drafts to buy foods that help keep you and your children healthy and strong
  • Help getting immunizations and lead screening for your children
  • Practical advice on food shopping, recipes, taking care of babies, and how to breastfeed
  • Information on healthy eating during pregnancy and breastfeeding and tips on feeding your child
  • Referrals to doctors, dentists, and programs like Food Stamps, Medicaid, Healthy Start, and drug and alcohol counseling

Click here for more information about WIC

Click here for more nutrition information

Madison Food Resource Guide: English (PDF) / Spanish (PDF)

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