The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Nutrition
Education, Counseling, and Support
What is WIC?
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WIC is a nutrition program that provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food free of charge.
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The foods provided by WIC are nutrient rich keeping children, pregnant women, and postpartum women healthy.
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All families are welcome - including single parent families, grandparents as caregivers, kinship care, and foster families.
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WIC provides personalized nutrition counseling.
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WIC refers clients to medical and dental care, health insurance, child care, and housing.
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WIC loans breast pumps to those who qualify.
How can WIC help me?
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Nutrition counseling with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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Free nutritious foods for infants, children up to age 5, pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers. See the food list in English or Español.
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Hassel-free shopping experience with eWIC.
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Breastfeeding Support by lactation specialists, classes and a pump loan program for those who qualify.
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Referrals to local partners and resources.
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Access to online nutrition information.
eWIC
In April 2016 Colorado WIC introduced the eWIC card. This card has replaced the old paper vouchers and made it easier for WIC families to receive their monthly benefits. Watch this video or give us a call for more information.
Advantages of eWIC:
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It is discrete and easy to use, no more holding up the line at the grocery store.
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You can buy food as you need it throughout the month, not all at the same time, as it was with the old vouchers.
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It works at WIC approved stores across Colorado, not just in our district.
What is in a WIC Food Package?
WIC food packages differ because they are tailored to meet the nutritional needs of each individual family. The food package you receive depends upon whether you are pregnant or nursing, and/or the age of your child.
WIChealth.org - Health eKitchen is an online library of recipes and videos for cooking with WIC foods. WICHealth.org is also where you may be doing your nutrition education activity. If you don’t have an account yet, ask your WIC office for your Family ID to sign up!
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WICShopper – Recipes – Find recipes that include WIC foods and fruits and vegetables, or download the app for your smartphone or tablet.
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MyPlate Kitchen – Search from a large selection of recipes, create your own cookbook, or watch videos to learn how to prepare healthy foods for your family.
Do I qualify for WIC?
To qualify for WIC you must be one of the following:
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Pregnant woman
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Breastfeeding woman (up to one year after the delivery of a baby)
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Postpartum woman who is not breastfeeding (up to six months after delivery)
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Infant
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Child up to 5 years old
You must also:
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Live in Colorado
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Meet the financial guidelines listed below (if you are already on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF you automatically qualify).
# of people in household
1
2
3
4
Gross monthly income
$0-$2,096
$0-$2,823
$0-$3,551
$0-$4,279
# of people in household
5
6
7
8
Gross monthly income
$0-$5,006
$0-$5,734
$0-$6,462
$0-$7,189
If you are not sure whether you qualify, or to apply for WIC benefits, contact our office.
How do I join WIC?
WIC is free, and easy to join. Just stop by the NCHD office near you, or call for an appointment.
WIC Retailers
There are currently 13 WIC retailers across our six counties. To become a WIC retailer contact our WIC manager, Janell Gerk.
WIC Retailers
Logan County
Family Food Mart- Sterling
Wal-Mart- Sterling
Morgan County
Safeway- Fort Morgan
Wal-Mart- Fort Morgan
Fresh Foods- Brush
Edwards Right Price Market - FT Morgan
Wiggins Super's
Yuma County
Shop-all, Inc- Yuma
Wray Market
Sedgwick County
Julesburg Family Market
Phillips County
Haxtun Super's
Holyoke Marketplace
Washington County
Odells Super's- Akron