WIC is a program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children younger than 5 and is available in all counties in North Dakota. WIC offers healthy food for proper growth and development and helps families choose healthier ways of eating.
What is WIC?
WIC is a federal nutrition program that gives you:
nutrition information, counseling and support
breastfeeding information and support
nutritious foods
health screenings
referrals to other services
To be eligible for WIC,
1. You must be:
pregnant woman;
breastfeeding woman (up to one year after giving birth)
new mother (up to six months after giving birth)
parent, guardian or caretaker who has an infant or child younger than 5 years of age
AND,
2. You must have a nutritional health risk. The WIC Staff will be able to find a risk by checking your height, weight and iron count, and having you fill out a diet and medical history.
AND,
3. Your annual household income must be within WIC Guidelines (see below). Note: You may have a job and still meet these guidelines.
ND WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
2011/2012
http://www.ndhealth.gov/wic/
| 185% Poverty Level | |||
Household Size |
Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 1 | 20,147 | 1,679 | 389 |
| 2 | 27,214 | 2,268 | 524 |
| 3 | 34,281 | 2,857 | 660 |
| 4 | 41,348 | 3,446 | 796 |
| 5 | 48,415 | 4,035 | 932 |
| 6 | 55,482 | 4,624 | 1,067 |
| For each additional household member add: | 7,067 | 589 | 136 |