WIC

MADISON COUNTY WIC WILL BE SHORT STAFFED UNTIL FEBRUARY. DURING THIS TIME OUR HOURS HAVE CHANGED.
TEMPORARY HOURS
M-W 8-4:30 (APPOINTMENTS 8:30-4)
THURSDAY 10-6 (APPOINTMENTS 10-5:30)
FRIDAY 8-2 (APPOINTMENTS 8:30-1:30)

WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING WALK IN WEDNESDAY DURING THIS TIME.
PLEASE CALL 649-3531 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE

THE WIC OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
11/12, 11/15, 11/22, 11/23, 11/28, 11/29, and 12/24-12/28

Breastfeeding classes have resumed and are the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10 am. Call 649-3531 ext 248 to schedule.

What is Women, Infants and Children (WIC)?

WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for women, infants, and children. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds the WIC program for children under the age of five, infants, as well as pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women who are at nutritional risk and income eligible. WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, referrals for health care, and breastfeeding support.

How Does WIC Help?

What Foods Does WIC Provide?

Visit the North Carolina WIC Program Website for additional information.

WIC provides healthy foods such as: Fruits & Vegetables, Whole Grains (Cereal, Bread, Rice, Pasta, or Tortilla), Beans, Peanut Butter, Eggs, Milk, Cheese & Yogurt.

Who Can Apply for WIC?

Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
Non-Breastfeeding Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
Infants
Children up to 5 years of age
North Carolina residents who are Income Eligible
If you are on Medicaid, Work First, or SNAP (food stamps), you are income eligible for WIC!!!

What do I Need for My First Appointment?

Yourself and/or Infant or Child to be weighed and measured and have a blood test for iron.
Proof of Identity, bring one: Driver’s license, Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, or Immunization record.
Proof of Income, bring one: Medicaid card, SNAP letter of certification, last pay stub, letter from job with gross income and how often you are paid, recent tax return if self-employed, bank statements.
Proof of Current Address, bring one: Medicaid card, Driver’s license, Auto Insurance, recent bill with your name on it, current rent or mortgage agreement.
A current Medicaid Card will cover all of the above requirements!

How Do I Make an Appointment?

To Schedule an Appointment Call: 828-649-3531 Ext. 239

What is eWIC?

The North Carolina WIC Program has moved from a paper-based method of WIC benefit issuance to an electronic benefit transfer system (eWIC). Instead of paper food instruments, WIC food benefits are issued into an electronic benefit account at the local WIC clinic. Families use their eWIC card and PIN to access their food benefits at the grocery store.

WIC Income Guidelines

185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines (Effective July 1, 2018)

Size of Economic Unit	Annual	Monthly	Weekly	Bi-Weekly	Twice Monthly
1	$22,459	$1,872	$432	$864	$936
2	$30,451	$2,538	$586	$1,172	$1,269
3	$38,443	$3,204	$740	$1,479	$1,602
4	$46,435	$3,870	$893	$1,786	$1,935
5	$54,427	$4,536	$1,047	$2,094	$2,268
6	$62,419	$5,202	$1,201	$2,401	$2,601
7	$70,411	$5,868	$1,355	$2,709	$2,934
8	$78,403	$6,534	$1,508	$3,016	$3,267
9	$86,395	$7,200	$1,662	$3,323	$3,600
10	$94,387	$7,866	$1,816	$3,631	$3,933

Location

493 Medical Park Drive
Marshall NC, 28753

Contact

Jennifer Angel
WIC Director
jvesper@madisoncountync.gov

Hours of Operation

Breastfeeding

Research has shown that there is no better food than breast milk for a baby’s first year of life. Breastfeeding provides many health, nutritional, economical and emotional benefits to mother and baby. The WIC Program and the American Academy of Pediatrics support breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding during the first six months to one year of life.

Why Is Breastfeeding Good For Your Baby?

It provides a special bonding experience between mother and baby
It supplies all the necessary nutrients in the proper proportions
It protects against allergies, sickness, and obesity
It protects against diseases, like diabetes and cancer
It protects against infections, like ear infections
It is easily digested – no constipation, diarrhea or upset stomach
It is good for the environment and saves you money
Babies have healthier weights as they grow

How Our Trained Staff Can Help You.

Our goal at WIC is to provide mothers the assistance and support they need to successfully breastfeed their baby!

Staff members have completed the NCLETP (North Carolina Lactation Educator Program) and continue to receive training to provide up to date information to our breastfeeding moms who have concerns or questions along the way.

In addition, we also offer a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (BFPC) Program wherein a WIC staff member offers breastfeeding support and addresses common breastfeeding concerns in a one on one setting. BFPC’s can provide ongoing breastfeeding support around the clock!

Staff members also manage a Breast Pump Loan Program to WIC mothers who qualify.

We Offer FREE Breastfeeding Classes

We offer free breastfeeding classes to both WIC clients and anyone in the general public! Our classes will be offered monthly and will cover topics such as: benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding basics, positioning, latching, and how to know if your baby is getting enough.

Please call 828-649-3531 for more information, class schedule and to sign up for a class!

More Breastfeeding Resources Can Be Found At:

North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition

Kelly Mom Breastfeeding

La Leche League International

Ask Dr. Sears

Choose My Plate for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Non-Discrimination

Civil Rights

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.