To apply call the Orange County Health Department at 919-245 2422 or 919-245-2447. You can also call 1-800-367-2229. Ask what you need to bring to your visit when you make your appointment.
How much do you get on WIC in California?
Income Guidelines*
| Household Size** | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,828 | $1,986 |
| 2 | $32,227 | $2,686 |
| 3 | $40,626 | $3,386 |
| 4 | $49,025 | $4,086 |
What are the requirements for WIC?
Who is eligible? Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must meet income guidelines, a state residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at “nutritional risk” by a health professional.
Does WIC give you Similac?
Formulas for Medical Conditions WIC may be able to assist the family with one of the following formulas: WIC programs do not provide Similac Advance, Similac Soy Isomil, Similac Sensitive, or Nestle’s Good Start.
How to enroll in WIC?
Yourself or children you plan to enroll on the WIC program
What can WIC do for You?
WIC can provide: Special checks to buy healthy foods – like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter. Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy. Information and help about breastfeeding. Help in finding health care and other services in your area.
What services does WIC provide?
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
What does WIC offer?
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program that also provides breastfeeding information, support, and assistance. In addition, WIC offers a positive clinic environment that supports breastfeeding.
