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1. What is WIC?

WIC (Women Infants & Children) is a supplemental food program sponsored by Jefferson County Public Health for income eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and children under age 5 that offers nutrition education and food vouchers.  Learn more here.

2. How Do I Sign up for WIC?

Find out if you are eligible and how to apply, and make an appointment 

3. Do I qualify for WIC?

Good news- WIC has openings  for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 5 years old. Get nutritious foods, information about feeding children, breastfeeding education and support and referrals to important services.  Learn more here.

4. Can I get WIC in Chimacum or Quilcene?

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5. What do I bring to my WIC appointment?

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6. What happens to WIC if my income changes?

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7. How do I make a WIC appointment?

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8. What kinds of foods are on WIC?

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9. Do I need proof of citizenship to qualify for WIC?

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10. Can I get help with food for my children under 5 years old?

WIC (Women Infants & Children) is a supplemental food program for income eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and children under age 5. WIC offers food vouchers, nutrition education, and health checkup screenings. Click here to learn more.

11. I need help getting formula, how do I do that?

• If you are having trouble providing enough food for your family,including formula for infants, Women Infants Children (WIC) may be able to help.  WIC is a supplemental food program sponsored by Jefferson County Public Health for income eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and children under age 5 that offers nutrition education, health checkup screenings, breastfeeding support and food vouchers, including formula in some situations.

12. How can I get more fresh fruit and veggies on a limited budget?

Check out the links below to learn how you can access additional fresh fruit and veggies on a limited budget or alongside your WIC vouchers.

• WIC/Farmers Market
• Safeway Complete Eats 
• Jefferson County Farmer's Markets

13. What stores accept WIC?

• Look for the “We accept WIC” signs in store windows, ask a store clerk.
• Many stores accept WIC, locally these include the Port Townsend Co-op, Safeway, QFC (in both Port Townsend and Port Hadlock)

14. What about dads, grandparents or legal guardians and the WIC Program?

• Dads, grandparents or other legal guardians who have custody of children 0-5years old can participate in WIC.  
• Dads can be involved in NFP appointments along with mom and baby as long as mom agrees (mom and baby are the main clients and focus here but the whole family can benefit).
• Call us at 360-385-9400 to schedule
• Learn more about WIC