Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The WIC Program provides healthy foods and nutrition information to eligible individuals. WIC foods are intended to improve the health status of participants and to prevent certain nutritionally related medical conditions.

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WIC Serves

  • Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women
  • Infants
  • Children up to age five

WIC Participants Receive

  • Nutritious foods like milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
  • Breastfeeding information
  • Nutrition and health information
  • Referrals to health and social services
  • Infants may receive iron-fortified formula.

WIC Eligibility

  • Applicant must meet income guidelines (PDF)
  • Applicant must live in Benton County
  • Applicant must be able to use the foods and formulas provided
  • Applicant must have a nutrition or health related need for the program

WIC is free to those who qualify. Working families are encouraged to apply. WIC clinics are held at the Benton County Human Services building in Foley.

Welcome to WIC

Welcome to WIC (Video) - English

Welcome to WIC (Video) - Hmong

Welcome to WIC (Video) - Karen

Welcome to WIC (Video) - Somali

Welcome to WIC (Video) - Spanish

Additional Information

  1. Online Application
  2. Paper Application