Kandiyohi County Public Health

2200 23rd Street NE  Suite 1080
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-7860
publichealth@co.kandiyohi.mn.us

WIC

WIC is a nutrition education program. 
WIC provides supplemental foods which promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding
 and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five.
WIC services are free!

Who is eligible?

• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding women
• Women who have a baby less than six months old
• Infants and children up to five years old who:
  • live in this county
  • are at nutritional risk
  • meet our liberal income guidelines

How do you get WIC?

1. Make an appointment at a WIC clinic.
2. Talk with a WIC health professional at your appointment.
3. If eligible, you will be given coupons for nutritious foods.
4. You will be given a list of grocery stores where you can shop to exchange your coupons for WIC approved foods.

Benefits of being enrolled in the WIC Program!

1. You get nutritious foods at no cost.
2. You receive nutrition counseling for yourself and your children.
3. You save money.  The extra money can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, baby foods and other foods that WIC does not provide.

WIC will provide

• Nutrition education
• Referrals for health care
• Supplemental foods like: milk, juice, cereal, peanut butter, eggs, cheese, and formula

Where can you get WIC?

WIC has several clinics in this area.  Call (320)231-7066 locally or the Minnesota WIC toll-free number (800) WIC-4030

The WIC program is administered through the
Minnesota Department of Health
85 East 7th Place
PO Box 64882
St. Paul, MN  55164-0882

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The WIC program must treat everyone the same.  You can't be treated unfairly because of your race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap.  If you believe you have been treated unfairly, you should write to: 

USDA, Director
Office of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC  20250-9410

Or Call

(800) 795-3272(voice) or (202)720-6382(TTY)

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer