Women, Infants, & Children Program (WIC)

WIC Program 

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program offered through Hoke County Health Center designed to improve the health ofwomen, infants and children. 

WIC Provides 

  • Healthy foods at no cost 
  • Nutrition education 
  • Breastfeeding information and support 
  • Referrals for healthcare and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Eligibility 

In order to be eligible you must be one of the following: 

  • A pregnant woman 
  • A breastfeeding woman whose baby is under 1 year old 
  • A woman who has recently delivered 
  • An infant or child under 5 years old

You must have a health risk factor based on: 

  • Height and weight measurements, 
  • Blood test for low iron, 
  • Health history, 
  • Diet history

Additionally, you must be financially eligible. 

  • Medicaid, SNAP, and Work First recipients are qualified automatically. 

Hoke County WIC Program Statistics 

The Hoke County WIC Program services approximately 1889 participants. 

WIC Food Instrument Redemption 

WIC food expenditures generate a monthly average of $87,666.30 in revenue for the nine Hoke County WIC Vendors. 

During the NC state fiscal year of 2014-2015, Hoke County WIC Vendors redeemed WIC food instruments totalling $1,051,995.60. 

Breastfeeding Services 

  • Private breastfeeding room for nursing mothers 
  • Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Services Program (Pregnant or breastfeeding participants who need individual assistance while breastfeeding their babies can join) 
  • Breast pump loans 

Disclaimer 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) 

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at U.S. Departments of Agriculture, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email us. 

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing 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.