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WIC NC

Nutrition Support for Women, Infants, and Children

What is WIC?

WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children.

It provides healthy food, nutrition support, and care for women, infants, and young children.

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It is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funded by the USDA.

If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or have a child under five, you may qualify for this program.

To apply for WIC, contact your county health department or complete the online referral form.

NOTE: MANNA FoodBank does not provide WIC services directly.

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Who Qualifies for WIC?

  • Infants
  • Children under 5 years old
  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding mothers (within 12 months of giving birth)
  • Postpartum women (within 6 months of giving birth)
  • Primary care givers for children under 5 (Fathers, grandparents, foster parents, etc.)
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What Does WIC Provide?

  • Healthy foods
  • Nutrition and eating tips
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Health care referrals
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Am I Eligible for WIC?

To qualify for WIC in North Carolina, you must:

  • Live in North Carolina
  • Have a household income that meets WIC guidelines

You can check eligibility online:

Apply for WIC NC

More Ways We Help

Do you need extra support or know someone who does? These programs offer resources to help you in times of need.

Food Finder

Use our tool to find food panties near you.

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Mobile Markets

View the schedule of our upcoming free community food markets.

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SNAP

Learn how SNAP can help you buy healthy food.

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WIC NC

Discover how WIC provides nutrition support for you and your kids.

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Youth Programs

Get nutritious meals for your kids through our youth programs.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint-filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to the USDA by:

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Fax: (202) 690-7442
E–mail: program.intake@usda.gov