WIC

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 Pre-screening Tool

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 June 17, 2019)
Maximum Gross Income

Size of Economic Unit	Annual	Monthly	Weekly	Bi-Weekly	Twice Monthly
1	$23,107	$1,926	$445	$889	$963
2	$31,284	$2,607	$602	$1,204	$1,304
3	$39.461	$3,289	$759	$1,518	$1,645
4	$47,638	$3,970	$917	$1,833	$1,985
5	$55,815	$4,652	$1,074	$2,147	$2,326
6	$63,992	$5,333	$1,231	$2,462	$2,667
7	$72,169	$6,015	$1,388	$2,776	$3,008
8	$80,346	$6,696	$1,546	$3,091	$3,348
9	$88,523	$7,377	$1,703	$3,405	$3,689
10	$96,700	$8,059	$1,860	$3,720	$4,030
11	$104,877	$8,740	$2,017	$4,034	$4,370
12	$113,054	$9,422	$2,175	$4,349	$4,711
13	$121,231	$10,103	$2,332	$4,663	$5,052
14	$129,408	$10,784	$2,489	$4,978	$5,392
15	$137,585	$11,466	$2,646	$5,292	$5,733
16	$145,762	$12,147	$2,804	$5,607	$6,074
For each additional member of economic unit, add:	+$8,177	+$682	+$158	+$315	+$341

Contact

Jennifer Angel
WIC Director
jvesper@madisoncountync.gov

Hours of Operation

Monday - Tuesday 8:30AM-5:00PM
Wednesday - Walk in hours all day 8:30AM-4:00PM
Thursday - 8:30AM-6:00PM
Friday - 8:30AM-2:00PM

Location

493 Medical Park Drive
Marshall NC, 28753

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 Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

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