Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
WIC is a nutritional food program that helps participants eat well and stay healthy. While it is named for women, infants, and children, others such as adoptive parents, fathers, grandparents, other family members, foster parents and some non-traditional custodial situations may also be eligible to receive WIC benefits for infants in their care.
Those who qualify receive a WIC Bridge Card used for purchasing healthy foods such as milk, 100% juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, peanut butter, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads or tortillas, dry or canned beans or peas, baby foods, infant formulas, and soy milk. breastfeeding moms can also purchase canned tuna or salmon. In addition to providing food, WIC offers tips and advice to help feed your family in a healthy way.
Find out if you are eligible for WIC here. Already a WIC client? Click here.
Eligibility:
- Pregnant women
- New moms
- Breastfeeding women
- Mom’s who recently miscarried
- Infants 0-12 months
- Children up to age 5
- Adoptive parents, fathers, grandparents, other family members, foster parents, and some non-traditional custodial situations with infants/children in your care
- Must live in Michigan
- Must meet income guidelines
If you are enrolled in Medicaid and/or SNAP, you automatically qualify for WIC.
Call your local DHD#10 for clinic dates and times:
Crawford County – (989) 688-8615
Kalkaska County – (231) 314-8625
Lake County – (231) 745-4831
Manistee County – (231) 723-3971
Mason County – (231) 316-8584
Mecosta County – (231) 592-9440
Missaukee County – (231) 236-7584
Newaygo County – (231) 689-7327
– Grant WIC Clinic – (231) 834-7239
Oceana County – (231) 873-5813
– Shelby WIC Clinic – (231) 861-6349
Wexford County – (231) 876-3804
Quick Links
State of Michigan- WIC Website
National WIC Association
Tips for Healthy Eating
Project Fresh
WIC Project FRESH (WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program), helps to provide healthy and nutritious produce to Michigan WIC participants, The program provides WIC participants with eligible, locally grown, fresh, unprepared fruits and vegetables from authorized farmers, farmers’ markets and roadside stands throughout Michigan. Enrolled WIC participants, excluding infants, may be eligible to receive a special coupons to be used June 1st through October 31st in the year the booklet is issued.
Education provided on selection, use and storage of fresh produce.
Quick Links
State of Michigan- WIC Website
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed your baby. Breastfeeding classes and support groups are available at all WIC clinics and are led by a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. The Counselor is also able to provide individual support and education. Breast pump program also available.
Breastfeeding specialists, such as, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Lactation Specialist and Certified Lactation Educator are available.
A woman that breastfeeds her infant receives an enhanced food benefit package. Mom also receives food benefits when she breastfeeds for a full year.
Quick Links
Facebook – WIC Breastfeeding Page
La Leche League
Michigan Breastfeeding Network
WIC Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Answers/Nancy Mohrbacher
www.babygooroo.com
Blood Lead Screening, Testing, & Prevention
The WIC program provides blood lead screening, testing and education to WIC children ages 1-5, who are enrolled in Healthy Kids/Medicaid. Non-medicaid children can receive screening, testing, and education for a small fee.
Quick Links
State of Michigan- Lead Information
Help to Make Your Home and Family Lead-Safe
Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan
CDC – Lead Prevention Training (Videos)
Oral Screening & Dental Varnish
Children up to age 3 receive an oral screening, applied fluoride varnish, and dental education at no cost.
Quick Links
My Community Dental Centers
Delta Dental
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement | Food and Nutrition Service
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. Mail:U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax:(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email:program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
05/05/2022
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De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA), esta institución tiene prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluida la identidad de género y la orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o represalia por actividad anterior de derechos civiles.
La información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas además del inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieran medios alternativos de comunicación para obtener información del programa (p. ej., Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas estadounidense), deben comunicarse con la agencia estatal o local responsable que administra el programa o el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720- 2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.
Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el Demandante debe completar el Formulario AD-3027, Formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, que se puede obtener en línea a: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, desde cualquier oficina del USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida al USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la supuesta acción discriminatoria del denunciante con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y la fecha de la supuesta violación de los derechos civiles. El formulario o carta AD-3027 completo debe enviarse al USDA por:
1. Correo:
U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410; o
2. Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; o
3. correo electrónico:
program.intake@usda.gov.
Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.
05/05/2022