WIC
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) that provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for pregnant, breastfeeding, and non- breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Who is eligible for WIC?
- – Pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
- – Income-qualified and/or receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF.
- – Resident of the state of Kentucky and provide proof of residency, income and identity.
- – Demonstrated nutritional risk.
WIC Shopper App
Install “WICShopper” from the App Store today. By selecting Kentucky as your WIC Agency, you can easily get started by registering your 16 digit number from your eWIC card.
What is nutritional risk?
Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five (5) must be at nutritional risk. The certifying health professional determines nutritional risk based upon national guidelines. This is determined from an assessment including height, weight, blood test, diet and a brief medical history.
Appointment ready
When you attend your initial WIC appointment, you’ll want to bring along the following materials:
Proof of Income
Proof of Residence
Proof of Identity / Identification
