Women, Infants, Children

The Women, Infants, Children (WIC) program provides mothers, caregivers and children guidance on healthcare, nutrition, breastfeeding and referrals. All services provided by WIC are free to qualifying participants. 

The team of registered nurses, registered dieticians, nutritionists, certified lactation consultants and breastfeeding peer counselors are available to help support program participants.

WIC Services

Nutrition and breastfeeding education information is offered to all WIC participants and/or their caregivers.

Food coupons are provided to women and children enrolled in WIC. The coupons are used to purchase nutritious foods to supplement and improve their diet at no cost. WIC-eligible foods include, milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, cereals rich in iron, a whole grain item, dry peas/beans or peanut butter.

Infants that are not exclusively breastfed will receive additional coupons for Enfamil formula. Other specialized formula may be available with a physician’s note. Infants six months and older will also receive infant cereal, fruits and vegetables.

We offer curbside coupon pickup for specific WIC visits.

Click here for a list of authorized WIC foods

WIC participants are also eligible for health screenings. If health concerns are detected, referrals to other appropriate health and social services can be made.

WIC will be using EBT starting June 22, 2020. Click here for more information.

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WIC ELIGIBILITY

  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding a child under age 1
  • Postpartum women who have a baby under 6 months of age
  • Infants from birth to 12 months
  • Children from 1-5 years old

And are also:

  • Illinois residents
  • Income at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or on Medicaid or food stamps. Click here to see if you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
  • Children in custody of DCFS

what to bring

  • Woman/Infant/Child being certified
  • Proof of identity, residency, income
  • Proof of pregnancy, if applicable

WIC LOCATIONS

 

 

Granite City
2016 Madison Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 876-2383
Fax: (618) 876-4952

 

Wood River
101 E. Edwardsville Road
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 876-2383
Fax: (618) 254-3797

 

Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(BY APPOINTMENT FOR NEW CLIENTS)

Coordinated Youth & Human Services

2016 Madison Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 876-2383
Fax: (618) 876-4952

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