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Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

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The Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children up to age 5 eat well and stay healthy. There is no cost to participate.

WIC Provides

  • Nutrition education and counseling
  • Access to healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, whole grains, infant foods, cereals and more
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Referrals to health and social services
  • Information about other services

Program Qualifications

  • WIC services are available to income eligible residents of Minnesota. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under age 5, you may qualify for WIC. You can view the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) income guidelines to see if you qualify.

  • Carver County residents can call (952) 818-3728 to be screened over the phone or complete the online screening form. 

  • Watch the Welcome to Minnesota WIC video:

Peer Breastfeeding Support Program

The WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program connects past WIC moms with current participants to offer encouragement and help with breastfeeding. Peers can help with typical breastfeeding situations, but they will refer families to local experts if a problem is outside their training. This free service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by text, call, or email. Call the WIC office at (952) 818-3728 for more information.

WIC Clinic Locations 

The USDA prohibits discrimination in the administration of its programs. View the WIC Nondiscrimination Statement. 

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