![North Carolina WIC - Women, Infants & Children](images/header.gif)
WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children and is also called the Special
Supplemental Nutrition Program. WIC is a federal program designed to provide
food to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants
and children until the age of five. The program provides a combination
of nutrition education, supplemental
foods, breastfeeding promotion
and support, and referrals for health
care. WIC has proven effective in preventing
and improving nutrition related health problems within its population.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds the WIC Program. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Section, Nutrition Services Branch administers it. County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide the services.
To obtain additional referral forms, pamphlets, or other information contact your county health department or the NC Family Health Resource line at 1-800-FOR-BABY (1-800-367-2229) (TTY 1-800-976-1922) between 8 am – 5 pm, Monday - Friday.