WIC:
for Women, Infants and Children

WIC is a nutrition education program that provides food for pregnant or nursing moms, their babies, and young children in order to meet the extra nutritional needs of pregnancy and early childhood.

We can help you find nutritional resources and counseling. Help with information about pre-natal care and breast-feeding issues is also available, including breast pumps.

To those who qualify, WIC provides vouchers to buy foods that help keep women and children healthy and strong. When shopping, you can use the vouchers to buy these foods at your local market.

Although this program is specifically designed to meet the needs of mothers and children, we encourage fathers, grandparents, foster parents and other guardians to apply for WIC for their children.

You are eligible if you:

• Live in Oregon.
• Are a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman,
• an infant or
• a child under 5 years old.
• Have a nutritional need.
• Have a household income that meets the WIC income guidelines.

You are income eligible for WIC if you get TANF, Food Stamps or the Oregon Health Plan.

How do I apply for WIC?

Make an appointment to apply at a WIC clinic.

Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET) to get the office nearest you or try our Resource Directory!

Next Steps

When you go to your appointment, you will need:

• Driver's license, passport, or other form of ID
• Rent or utility bills as proof of residence
• Paycheck stubs, W-2 form, unemployment stub, or other proof of income

If your child is included in the WIC application, you must bring:

• Your child
  
• Proof of identity for your child, such as birth certificate, immunization record or passport
  
• Your child's immunization (shot) record, if you have it

Need more information?

• Find out more about the Oregon WIC Program.
• Get great information about fruits, veggies and nutrition.
• Discover resources for breastfeeding support, encouragement and information at the Nursing Mothers Counsel and the National Women’s Health Center.