Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

 

      

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 Who is eligible?
  • Pregnant women
  • Women breastfeeding an infant up to the infant's first birthday
  • Postpartum women up to six months after delivery or end of pregnancy 
  • Infants and children up to their fifth birthday
  • Foster families and/or non-traditional caregivers

 

You or a friend may qualify for this program:
Family Size Weekly   Bi-Weekly
          1   $519     $1,038
          2   $702     $1,404
          3   $885     $1,769
          4   $1,068     $2,135
          5   $1,251     $2,501
          6   $1,434     $2,867
          7   $1,616     $3,232

Pregnant woman is counted as one + number of infants expected.
Note: A temporary decrease in income, such as during an unpaid maternity leave, may also qualify you and your family for WIC.

Did you know WIC offers the following?

HEALTHY FOOD & NUTRITION TIPS 

We help families feed their kids nutritious meals by providing:

  • Monthly benefits to buy food
  • Nutrition education counseling
  • Farmer's market coupons for fruits and vegetables

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

 We offer guidance for nursing moms:

  • Advice on breastfeeding issues: positioning, latch, milk production, and returning to work
  • Breast pumps and other nursing aids

A COMMUNITY OF EXPERTS AND PEERS

We offer families support with a network of:

  • Healthcare professionals
  • Immunization services
  • Additional social services
  • Other families to share experiences and support

To check eligibility and schedule an appointment on-line, visit the WIC Client Connect website or call 231-882-4409 for more information.

GIVE YOUR FAMILY A HEALTHY START!

 

 

Non-discrimination Statement

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement | Food and Nutrition Service

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online here, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. Mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Benzie Office

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Ste 100
Benzonia, MI   49616

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 882-4409(231) 882-4409
Fax: (231) 882-2204

Leelanau County
Health Services

7401 E Duck Lake Rd., Ste 100
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0200(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 882-0143

Leelanau County
Environmental Services

8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suite LL-007
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0201(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 256-0225

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Phone: 231-882-6085
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Free or low-cost health insurance for families. We can help you apply!  
Call 1-833-674-2159 or apply online at MI Bridges