WIC is a program that provides the following services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5:

• Nutrition counseling and education
• Breastfeeding resources and support
• Nutrient-rich foods (Foods provided by the program supply calcium, protein, iron, and Vitamins A, D, and C.)
• Immunization assessment and screening
• Referrals to health and social service providers

For women and children over 1-year-old, WIC also provides fresh fruits and vegetables (May – November) through the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

All this at no cost to the participants!

Who can participate in WIC?

You can participate in WIC if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding, a new mother, an infant, or a child up to age 5;
• Live in DC (You do not have to show proof of U.S. citizenship to participate.);
• Meet income guidelines or are participating in Medicaid, DC Healthy Families, School Lunch Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Stamp Program; and/or
• Have a nutritional or medical risk (determined by a nutritionist or other health professional).

Department of Health

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
TTY: 711
Email: doh@dc.gov

Welcome to WIC 

Bienvenido a WIC DC