Health Department - Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

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The goal of the WIC program is to help pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and younger children achieve better health and nutrition.

WIC provides:

  • Nutrition information.
  • Nutritious foods such as, fruits and vegetables, whole wheat/whole grain foods, milk, eggs, juice, cereal, canned or dried beans and peas, peanut butter and infant formula.
  • Breastfeeding information and support services.
  • Breast pumps are available to eligible clients.
  • Health screening and information about other community services.
  • Fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs provided in summer through Farmer's Market Nutrition Program.

How to Apply

Applications for WIC are under publications on the right hand side of the page.

  • The PDF application is meant to be printed from your printer, completed and then mailed to the address provided on the application.
  • The Word document is a form document in which the fields can be filled in on your computer and the document e-mailed to the Wood County WIC department at wic@co.wood.wi.us.
  • You can also have an application mailed to you by calling WIC at 421-8950 or 387-8646.

Discrimination Statement and Policy

In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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