Women, Infants & Children Program (WIC)

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WIC Program 

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program offered through Hoke County Health Department designed to improve the health of women, 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.


Nondiscrimination Statement / Aviso de No Discriminación

Online WIC Application

Apply for WIC

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  (must meet program requirements)

Perinatal Resources