Alamance County Health Department

WIC Clinic

 

 

  


WIC Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

Extended WIC Hours
(Avaialble by Appointment Only)

1st and 3rd Mondays
7:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Tuesday - Thursday
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.


New Babies and Transfers

Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Please be on time for your WIC appointment. 

If you are going to be late, please call to let us know or to reschedule your appointment.

There is a fifteen (15) minute late grace period.  If you are more than fifteen (15) minutes late, your appointment will be rescheduled or you may wait for an opening once you have arrived.

 

What is WIC?
WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.

What does WIC offer?

WIC Offers Healthy Foods such as:

Milk Eggs
Juice Cheese
Peanut Butter Beans and Peas (Canned or Dry)
Infant Cereal Fruits and Vegetables
Whole Grain Cereals Whole Grain Bread
Whole Grain Tortillas Corn Tortillas
Salmon Tuna
Tofu Brown Rice

WIC Offers Child Nutrition Information

Infant Feeding, Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy, Food Buying, Special Diets, and Child Growth and Development.

WIC is for:

  • Pregnant Women
  • Breastfeeding Women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
  • Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
  • Infants
  • Children up to 5 years of age

Am I Eligible for WIC?
All sizes and types of families qualify for WIC.  You may or may not be working.  You may be a student.  You may be single or married.  You may live with your parents.

You MUST meet WIC Income Guidelines. 

Even if you have a job, you may be eligible.  If you are on Work First Family Assistance, Medicaid, or receive Food Stamps, you may already meet the income guidelines.

You MUST have a health risk factor based on:

  • Height and Weight Measurements
  • Blood Test for Iron Level in Blood
  • Health History
  • Diet History

All WIC applicants must be seen at the Health Department to determine eligibility.

How Do I Apply for WIC or What I Have More Questions?
If you have a question not answered above or wish to make an appointment, please call the Alamance County Health Department WIC Office at (336) 570-6745.

 

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. 

Additional information is available at http://www.nutritionnc.com/wic