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Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition (WIC)


 

 

"Your child has you and you have WIC"

 

  

Main Office

363 East Villa Street, Suite 115, Pasadena

                       

Monday- Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Every other Friday, 8:00am to 11:00am

 

 

Satellite Office

Pasadena Public Health Department

1845 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena

Ground Floor, G129

                       

2 to 3 days per week, 8:00am to 5:00pm

 

 

 

 

What is WIC?


WIC, the Women, Infants, and Children program is a supplemental nutrition program that provides monthly food coupons, nutrition education and referrals, breastfeeding support, and access to prenatal and pediatric health care services.

 

 

 

Who Can WIC Help?


Women and their children who need better nutrition and who are:

  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby;

  • Children under 5 years old (including foster children);

  • Families with a low to medium income. Working families may qualify.

 

What Can You Get at WIC?


  • Special checks to buy healthy foods such as milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans and peas, and peanut butter.

  • Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy

  • Support and information about breastfeeding your baby.

  • Help in finding health care and other community services.

 

How Do You Apply for WIC Services?


Call to make an appointment and find out which documents you need to bring with you. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify.

 

 

For information call (626)744-6520