The safety and health of your family is WIC's utmost priority during the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). To protect all families and staff, your local Pasadena WIC offices will be offering services by phone or online until further notice. In-person service will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please text us at (888) 416-4926 or call (626) 744-6520 for more information. Due to critical staffing shortage, inquiries may take up to 5 business days for responses and phone wait time may be longer than usual. To reduce wait time and receive prompt responses, please utilize our interactive texting service by texting your inquiries to (888) 416-4926. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally–funded supplemental food, nutrition education and breastfeeding support program. WIC helps families with women and/or children who are at nutritional risk by providing nutrition education along with monthly food benefits.
WIC serves over 3,000 clients in the greater Pasadena area, including South Pasadena, Sierra Madre and Altadena.
WIC 101
See if you qualify for WIC programs and how to apply.
Breastfeeding Support
Receive information about breastfeeding and its benefits.
Online Education
Sign up for WIC nutrition education classes online.
Community Referrals
Access to insurance, Medi-Cal, mental health and food bank resources.
Little by Little
Program giving parents guidance on the importance of reading to a child.
Nutrition Resources
Nutrition and exercise information for children and parents.