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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

 

What is WIC?

The Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program provides many nutritious foods for growing families, information on healthy eating, help and support for breastfeeding moms and babies and referrals to health care.

 

Do I qualify for WIC?

A person must meet all of the following requirements to apply for WIC:

1.    Live in Utah, but do not need to be a US citizen.

2.    Have a special nutritional need and be in one of the following groups:

                  o       Pregnant or delivered a baby in the past 6 months
                  o       Breastfeeding an infant one year old or younger
                  o       Woman who have had a miscarriage in the past 6 months
                  o       An infant up to age 1
                  o       A child less than 5 years old

3.    Have a family income less than the WIC guidelines. The following guidelines  are  based on a gross wage or a wage before taxes.  WIC Income Guidelines

 

How do I apply for WIC?

 

Please call or come in to schedule an appointment

 

Vernal Office:

Monday and Wednesday

By Appointment Only

435-247-1179

 

Roosevelt Office:

Tuesday and Thursday

By Appointment Only

435-722-6333


What do I need to bring to my WIC appointment?

  1. Proof of identity
  2. Proof of Income
  3. Proof of Residence
Applicants including children must be present at the certification appointment so weight, height, and hemoglobin count can be measured.

 


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 to the USDA, Director, Office
of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410,
or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.