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1. What is WIC?

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant, postpartum women, infants, and children under 5 years of age. WIC provides healthy foods at the right time to promote good growth and development. It's also a source for nutrition education, breastfeeding support, free health screenings and referrals to other community services. 

2. Why get WIC for your family?

• Women on WIC eat a healthier diet, have healthier babies and receive early prenatal care.
• Infants born to WIC mothers weigh more and have improved growth and development rates.
• Children on WIC eat foods with more iron and vitamin C, and visit their doctors regularly.

3. What Do I Get With WIC?

• Extra foods for moms who are breastfeeding (who don't get formula from WIC)
• Infant formula for moms who are not breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding Support
• Online Nutrition Education
• Breast Pumps if eligible
• Referrals to resources (i.e. immunizations, home visiting, social service agencies, etc.)
• An electronic card to buy foods that helps keep people healthy and strong such as:
  • Milk, cheese, eggs
  • Dried beans or peas
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Baby food
  • Fruit juice
  • Peanut butter
  • Cereal
  • Whole wheat bread, corn tortillas or brown rice
  • Canned tuna

4. How do I know if I am Eligible?

• Live in Oregon
• Are a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a
• Child under 5 years old (Fathers, grandparents, foster parents or other guardians may apply for WIC for their children.)
• Have a nutritional need
• Have a household income that is less than or equal to the guidelines below:

Am I Eligible? Visit the Oregon WIC Program Website to see the latest income guidelines. (May 2021)

5. How Do I Apply?

Fill out an Interest Form and someone from your county will contact you!

Call the Lincoln County Health and Human Services WIC program at 541-265-4163 to make an appointment at the Newport or Lincoln City office.