WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Who is Eligible for WIC?
The residents who meet the program's liberal income guidelines:
- Pregnant women
- Women breastfeeding an infant under 1 year of age
- Women who have a baby less than 6 months old
- Infants and children up to 5 years old
- Participation in Food Stamps, MFIP, or Medical Assistance is automatic income qualification for an individual.
- Higher income guidelines apply to pregnant women and children under 2. Call your local public health office for more information.
- WIC eligibility is based on your current household income.
WIC Benefits for any eligible family members are issued to a WIC Card (much like a debit or gift card), and that card is used at the grocery store to purchase your WIC allowed foods. WIC is easier to use than ever before!
Learn more from the MN WIC Website
How do you sign up for WIC?
It is as simple as calling Countryside Public Health at 1-800-657-3291, and asking about WIC eligibility and to schedule an appointment.
You may also apply for WIC online here. Once you have applied online, a WIC staff member will reach out to you to schedule an appointment.
Due to the ongoing public health emergency and COVID-19 pandemic, WIC Clinics are currently being held via telephone appointments, with in-person appointments available by request. WIC staff are in our office locations.
WIC Clinic Locations
- Big Stone County
- Ortonville - Countryside Office, 342 2nd St NW
- Graceville - Graceville City Office, 415 Studdart Ave
- Chippewa County
- Clara City - Community Center, 214 1st St NW
- Montevideo - Countryside Office, 517 N 17th Street
- Lac qui Parle County
- Madison - LQP Multi Media Room, 455 5th Ave
- Swift County
- Appleton - Civic Center, 323 Schlieman Ave W
- Benson - Countryside Office, 201 13th St S
- Yellow Medicine County
- Canby - Canby City Office, 110 Oscar Ave N
- Granite Falls - Countryside Office, 415 9th Ave
What Does WIC Provide?
Nutrition information, infant and child feeding tips, breastfeeding counseling, referrals for health care, and supplemental foods for women and children:
- Milk
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Juice
- Iron Fortified Cereals
- Peanut Butter and/or Dried or Canned Peas/Beans/Lentils
- Whole Grains Foods
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Tuna/Salmon - For fully breastfeeding women
Infants receive the following:
- Infant Cereal
- Iron Fortified
- Infant Fruits & Vegetables
- Infant Meats (For fully breastfed infants)