WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. It is the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children that is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture but is commonly referred to as the WIC Program.

If you have a child under age five years, a baby, are pregnant or breastfeeding you may be eligible for WIC. Visit the North Carolina WIC Program’s web page at http://www.nutritionnc.com/wic/wiceligb.htm for more information on the eligibility guidelines and an income eligibility chart.

WIC promotes healthy habits and provides basic nutritious foods rich in protein, iron, calcium, fiber and vitamins to support growth and development. Participants receive WIC food instruments and cash-value vouchers to use at authorized retail grocery stores and pharmacies.

For more information about the WIC approved foods go to http://www.nutritionnc.com/wic/benefits.htm#foods.

WIC offers breastfeeding information and support. All WIC agencies have trained personnel ready to assist mothers in making informed decisions about their infant feeding choice. WIC also instructs mothers in the basics of breastfeeding, offers food packages for breastfeeding moms.Women who exclusively breastfeed their babies receive larger quantities of foods as well as canned tuna or salmon. WIC also offers assistance with breastfeeding aids such as manual and electric breast pumps.

Caswell County offers the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program. Peer Counselors are moms just like you that have breastfed their children,live and work in the community and offer support to pregnant and breastfeeding moms. For more information on breastfeeding promotion and support: http://www.nutritionnc.com/breastfeeding/index.htm

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 Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.