WIC (Women, Infants And Children) Program - 607.778.2881 (FAX 607.778.3935)
The WIC Program has a strong commitment to the women, infants, and children who need nutrition education and referrals to other health care and community services. This program provides nutrition assessments, nutrition education and counseling, as well as referrals and vouchers for healthy foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five. Families must have specific financial and nutritional needs to be eligible. WIC Clinic sites are located throughout Broome County. Call to find out if your family can take part in this program.

WIC provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

How to Apply for WIC

The Food and Nutrition Service administers the WIC Program at the Federal level; State agencies are responsible for determining participant eligibility and providing benefits and services, and for authorizing vendors.

To apply to be a WIC participant, you will need to contact your State or local agency to set up an appointment.  Check out your State's website or call the toll-free number.  When you call to set up an appointment, someone will tell you the location nearest your home and what you need to bring with you.

In New York State, visit the NYS Department of Health WIC Program - Women, Infants, Children information site. This site contains income eligibility requirements, and medical referral forms as well as information regarding updates to the WIC program and available benefits.

Additional Resources

• Breastfeeding Partners
• FitWIC
• MyPyramid.gov
• MyPyramid Tracker
• U.S. Department of Agriculture