WIC Nutrition Program

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program is a Federal Program that provides food and nutrition information to pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women, infants and children under the age of 5. In Waukesha County, WIC is administered through the Waukesha County Public Health Division.

El Programa de Nutrición para Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa federal que proporciona información alimentaria y nutricional a mujeres embarazadas, posparto, lactantes, bebés y niños menores de 5 años. En el condado de Waukesha, WIC se administra a través de la División de Salud Pública del Condado de Waukesha.

To see if you qualify, submit a request to: https://wicmomstrong.com

Para ver si calificas, envía una solicitud a: https://wicmomstrong.com

2023 WIC Staff pictured here.

To schedule an appointment, please call 262-896-8440.

[email protected]

WIC FAX: 262-896-8365

Interpreter services are available free of cost.

Los servicios de interpretación están disponibles sin costo. 

WIC offers appointments in-person and by phone. If your appointment is by phone, please be available at your scheduled time for our call. To qualify for phone appointments, you may need to provide recent weight, height and hemoglobin measurements from your doctor's office (within 60 days of your appointment date). If you complete your appointment in person, we can complete the measurements at the time of your WIC appointment. If you or your child are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, please call our office before coming onsite. Thank you and be safe.

WIC ofrece citas en persona y por teléfono. Si su cita es por teléfono, esté disponible a su hora programada para nuestra llamada.Para calificar para las citas telefónicas, es posible que deba proporcionar mediciones recientes de peso, altura y hemoglobina del consultorio de su médico (dentro de los 60 días posteriores a la fecha de su cita). Si completa su cita en persona, podemos realizar las mediciones en el momento de su cita con WIC. Si usted o su hijo están experimentando síntomas de resfriado o gripe, por favor llame a nuestra oficina antes de venir al sitio. Gracias y mantente a salvo.

Wisconsin

• WIC Shopping Guide: English (en español)
• Access your updated benefit information through your MyWIC App
• Acceda a su información actualizada de beneficios a través de su aplicación MyWIC. 

Electronic Benefit Cards (eWIC) has come to Waukesha County. The family food benefit is loaded on a card that can be used at WIC authorized vendors: English (en español). The family uses the benefit throughout the month as food items are needed. Checking out at the register has become hassle free for cashiers and WIC families as the register is programmed to recognize the foods that are WIC approved: English (en español). 

Click HERE for frequently asked questions (FAQs).

• WIC Eligible
  • State of Wisconsin Resident
  • Pregnant and postpartum women and children up to the age of five who are income eligible and have a health or nutrition need
    • Income guidelines are set by the Federal Government and change each year. These guidelines are based on both the number of people in the household and the gross income amount before taxes are taken out.
    • Click on WIC Income Eligibility Table to view current income levels.
  • Foster children under the age of five

  How do I get WIC benefits?

  Call 262-896-8440 for a certification appointment.

• Your WIC Appointment

  WIC has begun to offer hybrid services. Some appointments will be conducted in-person and some are available by phone. If your appoinment is by phone, please be available at your scheduled time for our call. If you are 15 minutes late for your appointment you may need to be rescheduled. Thank you and be safe. 

  WIC ha comenzado a ofrecer servicios híbridos. Algunas citas se llevarán a cabo en persona y otras están disponibles por teléfono. Si su cita es por teléfono, esté disponible a su hora programada para nuestra llamada. Si llega 15 minutos tarde a su cita, es posible que deba reprogramarla. Gracias y mantente a salvo.

  To schedule an appointment please call 262-896-8440. 
  WIC email: [email protected]
  WIC FAX: 262-896-8365

  Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

  For onsite appointments please bring the following:

  • The person being enrolled
  • Current proof of income - examples include:
    • Notice of Decision letter for food share, medical assistance or W2
    • 30 days of most recent paycheck stubs for all working in the household or a letter from your employer
    • Tax return if self employed
    • Unemployment form or copy of check
    • Social Security check or an Award Letter
    • For foster/Kinship children: placement papers or Kinship Care statement
  • Identification for the persons being certified and for the guardian - examples include:
    • Drivers license
    • Birth certificate
    • Infant crib card, bracelet or hospital certificate
    • eWIC card for those already enrolled
    • Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) - Public Immunization Record Access (en español)
    • NOTE: Social Security cards can be used for adults only
    • Placement papers for Foster/Kinship
  • Proof of residency - examples include:
    
    • Drivers license
    • Rent/mortgage receipt or lease agreement with name and address
    • Recent piece of mail with your current name and address
    • Recent bill with your current name and address
  • Proof of Pregnancy - examples include:
    • Official Pregnancy test results (no home test kits)
    • Ultrasound picture with name and date
    • Documentation from health care provider
  • Immunization records (en español) if available

  At the appointment there will be:

  • Blood testing for hemoglobin (iron)
  • Weight and height measuring
  • Nutrition assessment and counseling
  • Food benefits issued
• Newborn Clinic (under 6 weeks) and Postpartum Women

  COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: WIC has begun to offer onsite services by appointment only. WIC values your health and safety. We will call you the day before your appointment to conduct a brief screening for your protection and the protection of the staff. WIC also continues to offer appointments by phone. Please be available at your scheduled time for our call.  Thank you and be safe. 

  Actualización: WIC ha comenzado a ofrecer servicios en el lugar solo con cita previa. WIC valora su salud y seguridad, lo llamaremos el día antes de su cita para realizar una breve evaluación para su protección y la protección del personal. WIC también continúa ofreciendo citas por teléfono. Esté disponible a la hora programada para nuestra llamada. Gracias y mantente a salvo.

  To schedule an appointment please call 262-896-8440. 
  WIC email: [email protected]
  WIC FAX: 262-896-8365

  Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Not available on holidays. Schedule an appointment to ensure availability. PH: 262-896-8440

  Please see "Your WIC Appointment" for further details on required documents.

  In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Click HERE to learn more about Shopping with your eWIC Card
(Haz clic aquí para aprender más sobre comprar con su tarjeta eWIC)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/usda-nondiscrimination-statement-other-fns-programs