Who may be eligible for WIC services?

You are eligible if you:

▪ Live in North Carolina, and

▪ Are pregnant, a new mother, or a child under five years of age, and

▪ Meet the income guidelines below, and have a medical or nutrition need.

 

185% of Poverty Income Guidelines*
Effective 4/1/08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: A person who currently receives Medicaid, Work First or Food Stamps automatically meets the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.

*185% of the FFY U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines per the Federal Register

** A household is defined as a group of people, related or unrelated, who live together and function as one economic unit. The income of everyone in the economic unit is counted to determine eligibility.

What are the benefits of WIC?

▪ Nutrition and health assessment

▪ Nutrition education

▪ Breastfeeding counseling

▪ Checks for specific nutritious foods

▪ Health and social referrals

▪ Access to medical care assistance

 

 

 

The Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) operates the satellite clinic sites to better serve our outlying communities.  The main site is located in the Robeson County Health Department.  Services are available daily from 7:30 am until 6:00pm with the exception of satellite clinic days (see chart).  The nutrition and clerical staff strongly suggest making an appointment for services.  Our clinics are very busy and clients with appointments will be given priority.

 

  

 

 

      Many local grocery stores and some pharmacies accept WIC checks.

      Foods that are high in protein, calcium, iron, or vitamins A & C such as:

 

o Milk

o Peanut butter

o 100% fruit juice with vitamin C

o Cheeses

o Dried peas and beans

o Cereals fortified with iron

o Eggs

o Iron fortified baby formula (for babies who are not breastfed)

o Tuna and carrots for women fully breastfeeding with babies

 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

 

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.