Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

(WIC) is designed to promote healthy food habits to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women and infants and children birth to five years of age.

Next Steps Español

This program provides:

Nutrition education

Supplemental foods

Breastfeeding information and support

Referrals for healthcare and other community services

WIC services are provided by the seven Idaho public health districts and two Native American health agencies. There are more than 50 clinics located across the state.

Populations this program serves:

all ages, female, pregnant, benefit recipients, low-income, caregivers

Services this program provides:

help pay for food, government food benefits, nutrition education, parenting education

Next Steps

  Go to the program’s website to get more info.

  Call 866-347-5484 to get more info

Eligibility:

  • Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children up to their 5th birthday.
  • Must live in Idaho
  • This program helps people with income at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines.
  • WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding, and women who had a baby within the last six months. Infants, and children (under 5 years old).
  • If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP, you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC.

Languages:

  • English
  • Spanish

Cost:

  • Free

Documents Required

  • Identification – Identification for you and your children required.
  • Proof of Income – Proof of Income for our entire household required.
  • Proof of Residency – Proof of where you live required.
  • Other Documents – Immunization records for your children, Confirmation of your pregnancy, if you are expecting.

Hours and Locations

Idaho Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: 866-347-5484

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
Saturday: Closed

Apply for WIC