What is WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition education program that aims to protect the health of women, infants and children who are at nutrition risk. The program provides access to nutritious foods that help supplement diets, nutrition focused counseling, regular check-ins and connections to resources.

WIC is all about healthy pregnancies, babies, kids and families. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a child under 5, WIC could be for you!

Please call our office at 541.626.7088 to schedule an appointment.

How do I qualify?

You may qualify for WIC services if you:

• Live in Oregon
• Are a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, or a child under 5 years old
• Have a nutritional need
• Meet the Income Guidelines
• You are automatically eligible for WIC if you currently receive TANF, SNAP or the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
• Fathers, guardians or foster parents may also apply for WIC for their children.

Click here to use the WIC pre-screening tool.

What to bring to your first WIC appointment:

• Identification for yourself and child: examples- Oregon driver’s license, Passport, State ID card, Immunization records, birth certificate, Oregon Health Plan medical card.
• Verification of income: examples- Pay stub, Oregon Health Plan approval letter, SNAP award letter, foster child placement letter, Unemployment benefit stub.
• Verification of address: examples- current utility bill, Oregon Driver’s License, Bank statement, Rent receipt.
• Current WIC ID card, if applicable.

What to expect at your appointment:

• Your eligibility will be determined and you will be asked to show proof of income, identification and address.
• You and/or your child will be weighed and measured
• You and/or your child will receive a hemoglobin (iron) screening.
• Health and diet assessments will be done.
• Your medical and nutritional history will be taken.
• You and/or your child will be evaluated for medical/nutritional risk.
• You will receive your eWIC card loaded with food benefits for you to shop with at any WIC approved store.

Click here to see the WIC food list.