Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

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NOTICE: 

Infant Formula

Please see the Minnesota WIC website to find information about the infant formula recall.

If you are unable to find your usual infant formula, MDH WIC has compiled a list of substitutions.

Similac Formula Recall Minnesota WIC Approved Substitutions List

Please call or text 507-328-7555 for more information.

 

WIC is serving all eligible participants during COVID19.

Apply for WIC here

WIC will continue to provide services to all eligible participants.  We are conducting appointments by phone or in person and our office is open. Call or text 507-328-7555 for more information.   

WIC serves babies and children up to age five, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC, too!

WIC is a health and nutrition program for growing families. Choosing healthy foods while you're pregnant, learning how to breastfeed, and taking care of you and your family's nutrition is a big job. WIC is here to support you. We help families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services

We are well prepared to work with participants to get them what they need. Apply online or call or text 507-328-7555. If you do not live in Minnesota call 800-WIC-4030 to find the WIC clinic closest to you.

Preparing for Your WIC Phone or Video Appointment

WIC staff will be completing your appointment over the phone or video. For a shorter appointment time, please complete the following steps before we call you:

  1. Gather these documents: (They will help us determine eligibility)
    • ID for all household members applying for WIC
    • Proof of residency (example: mail addressed to your home)
    • Proof of household income or MA (medical assistance)
    • A complete list of ID, residency and income possible proofs can be found at Minnesota Department of Health WIC appointments.
    • A record of recent heights, weights, and hemoglobin taken by your medical provider:
      • Measurements may be on a paper form from your medical provider, or an electronic record (Mayo Clinic Portal or OMC My Chart). WIC can accept a photo of the paper record or screen shot for an electronic record. The information needed on form or record is:
        • You or your child’s name
        • The date the measurements were taken
          • Height & weight needs to be less than 60 days old
          • Hemoglobin needs to be less than 90 days old
        • The actual measurements
  2. Submit the documents by email, text or fax:
  3. Review the following information:

Shopping for WIC Foods

​Taking time to learn about shopping with WIC vouchers for WIC foods before you shop will help you be successful at the grocery store.

Please note: If your WIC Card is lost, stolen or damaged, contact your WIC clinic at 507-328-7555 or call 833-566-5248. You must contact your WIC clinic to have your WIC Card replaced.

WIC Resources

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

The WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program is about women in the community with personal breastfeeding experience providing support and information to other mothers. 

How WIC Peer Counselors Help

  • Address mothers’ common breastfeeding concerns.
  • Provide ongoing support to help mothers reach their own breastfeeding goals.
  • Offer help outside the usual WIC clinic hours.
  • Keep each mother’s information private.

Who Are WIC Peer Counselors?

They are mothers who:

  • Have breastfed and have had training in breastfeeding and counseling.
  • Come from the same community, culture or age group as WIC mothers.
  • Are eager to help other mothers breastfeed.
  • Provide breastfeeding information, encouragement and support.

Why Breastfeeding Matters:

  • Protects babies from ear infections, colds, allergies, diarrhea and constipation. Baby gets sick less often.
  • Helps baby’s brain develop.
  • Helps the family get more rest – no bottles to fix at night.
  • Lowers the mother’s risk of several types of cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease.
  • Saves money: no formula or bottles to buy, fewer doctor bills and lower medication costs.
  • Is great for mother-baby bonding.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women can call the WIC office to see if you are eligible for the WIC program at 507-328-7555. For more information about the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program you can also contact the WIC office.