WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

Who is Eligible for WIC?

The residents who meet the program's liberal income guidelines:

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

What Does WIC Provide?

Nutrition information, infant and child feeding tips, breastfeeding counseling, referrals for health care, and supplemental foods for women and children:

Infants receive the following:

More information about shopping with your WIC Benefits

Click here to view the WIC Shopping Guide

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