Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
Children up to 5 years of age
Infants
Pregnant women
Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
Services
Healthy Food - such as milk, juice, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, cheese, eggs, cereal, and infant formula
Nutritional Information - about infant feeding, nutrition for healthy pregnancy, child growth and development, special diets, healthy eating, and food buying
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
Referrals for Health Care
Eligibility
All kinds of families qualify for WIC. You may or may not be working. You may be a student, single or married, or live with your parents.
Live in North Carolina
Have a family income less than 185% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. If you have Medicaid, Work First Families Assistance (TANF), or assistance from the NC Food and Nutrition Services, you automatically meet the income eligibility requirement.
Check the WIC Prescreening Tool to find out if you might be eligible for WIC benefits.
Requirements
Meet WIC Income Guidelines - Even if you have a job, you may be eligible. If you are on Work First Family Assistance, Medicaid, or receive Food Stamps, you may already meet the income guidelines.
Have a health risk factor based on height and weight measurements, a blood test for low iron, health history, diet history.
Applicants must be seen at the WIC site to determine eligibility.
Required Information
You will need to provide proof of identification, residence (where you live), and household income. Examples of what you will need to bring:
Identification (only one is needed)
Birth Certificate
Current Military Identification
Current Work/School Identification
Health Record
Immunization Record
Medicaid Card
Social Security card
Valid driver's license
Residence (only one is needed)
Current mortgage or rental agreement
Gas bill or telephone bill
Recent cable bill
Recent water or electric bill
Income (only one is needed)
Beige ATP card
Letter of food stamp certification
Medicaid card
Recent paycheck stubs
Recent tax return for the self-employed
Online WIC Referral Form
Any interested individuals may self-refer, or community partners or other agencies may refer families to WIC using the online WIC Referral Form. After completing this form, a nearby WIC clinic will contact the individual or family within 10 to 20 business days.
Application Process
Your income information will be reviewed.
You will be asked questions about your health and your diet.
Height, weight, and a blood test for iron deficiency will be done unless you bring this information from another clinic or doctor's office.
A nutritionist or nurse will review the above information to see if you are eligible for WIC.
Any nutritional problems or questions you have will be discussed.
If eligible, you will be given an NC eWIC card to take to the store to get your food.