WIC | Women, Infants and Children

A nutrition program - and so much more

Access to supplemental food and supportive services to build strong healthy moms and kids.

In addition to providing supplemental food for families, WIC offers education, support and referrals to make sure families are eating and living healthy and happy.

Am I Eligible for WIC?

You may qualify if:

WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, supplemental nutritious food and referrals to other health and nutrition services.

Many working families qualify for WIC.  The program uses the same income criteria as free and reduced-price school lunches.  You are income eligible if you receive Kinship Care, W-2 or FoodShare.  You may be income eligible if you currently receive Medicaid or BadgerCare Plus.

Fathers, guardians or foster parents may apply for WIC for their children.

  • You live in Wisconsin
  • You are pregnant, breastfeeding or have had a baby in the past 6 months
  • You have an infant or kid(s) under age 5
  • You or your children have a health or nutrition need
  • All the income in your home (before deductions) is less than or equal to WIC income guidelines

Interested in applying? Call 414-643-7554 today!
1337 S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive

Sixteenth Street WIC Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
**Limited availability on Fridays, please call after 7:30 AM for same day needs.

Who Qualifies

Services are available to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and infants and children up to age five. Families are eligible if they have income at or below 185% of the poverty level, are enrolled in foster care, kinship care or FoodShare. Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus recipients may also qualify for WIC.

Farmer's Market Nutrition Program

WIC provides participating families with vouchers to use at local Farmers' Markets to purchase fresh, seasonal and locally grown produce every Summer and Fall.

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Why Nutrition is Important

Donate For this National Nutrition Month®, we explore why nutrition is important- and how building a healthy plate can be more attainable for everyone!    Bridget Fogarty March 15, 2021   In the stress of parenting, working, and challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, finding time to make healthy meals...

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Milwaukee, WI 53204

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