Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Enhanced Fruit and Vegetable Packages through September 2022

WIC is currently providing all services over the phone.  Please call us at 763-324-4230 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays.  No appointment necessary.

The WIC Clinics are open for limited hours and services. Please refer to the Current WIC Participant page for more information.

What is WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

For those who qualify, WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, referrals for health care, and electronic benefits for nutritious foods that can be obtained at approved grocery stores that will exchange WIC benefits for approved foods.

Positive Health Outcomes of Participating in WIC

  • Reduced risk of premature births
  • Reduced risk of low birth weight and very low birth weight infants
  • Reduced risk of fetal and infant death
  • Reduced risk of iron deficiency anemia
  • Improved diet quality
  • Increased access to regular health care
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For Breastfeeding resources, classes and support group information please visit our Breastfeeding page.

WIC Shopping Guide

WIC Shopping Guide

2021

Spanish WIC Shopping Guide

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 

What is SNAP? 

SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits.

For more information visit our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Page.