Women, Infants, and Children

(WIC) Program

 

 

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Commonly Asked Questions...

What is WIC?

WIC

(Women, Infants and Children) is a program is a supplemental food and nutrition program.  WIC gives parents the essential food that is needed for their child to remain healthy and strong.  

Examples of foods that are provided:

  • 100% Fruit Juice
  • Iron Fortified Cereals
  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Peanut Butter
  • Dry Beans
  • Peas
  • Eggs

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Am I Eligible?

Are you pregnant?
Are you breast-feeding?
Have you recently had a baby?
Do you have an infant(s) between ages: birth-12months?
Do you have children between ages: one-five years old?
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Can I Afford WIC?

The Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program is FREE to those who apply and fit the income guidelines. Please see below for the income guidelines:

Unit Hourly Weekly Monthly Yearly
1 $9.09 $364 $1,575 $18,889
2 12.18 488 2,111 25,327
3 15.28 611 2,648 31,765
4 18.37 735 3,184 38,203
5 21.47 859 3,721 44,641
6 24.56 983 4,257 51,079
7 27.66 1,107 4,794 57,517
8 30.75 1,230 5,330 63,955

Additional Economic Unit Members Added
      +3.13    +124       +537      +6,438

If you have any questions about your income qualifications, please call your local WIC Program.
A pregnant woman is counted as one (1) plus the number of infants expected.

How Do I Get Started on WIC?
Call or visit the Women, Infants, and Children Program at:

Sanilac County Health Department
171 Dawson Street
Sandusky, Michigan 48471
(810) 648-4098 ext. 130
 

 Evening Appointments available.
Must be a Resident of the State of Michigan

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Is WIC Effective?

                  

  • WIC improves pregnancy outcomes by providing or referring to support services.

  •  WIC improves the diet of pregnant women and improves the length of pregnancy and infant birth weight.

  •  WIC reduces anemia among preschool children.

  •  WIC reduces infant mortality by reducing low birth weight infants.

  •  WIC children are better immunized.

This program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture through the Michigan Department of Community Health.
                  

Provided by the:
Sanilac County Health  Department

Dr. Dennis Smallwood,
Medical Director

The Sanilac County Health Department does not discriminate against any individual based on race, sex, religion, age, or national origin.  If you are in need of help with reading, writing, or hearing, please ask for assistance.

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 USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 325-W Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or cal (202) 720-5964.  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.