The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Mecklenburg County offers assistance to eligible women and children. Participants receive supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and community resources. The program operates from three locations: Northwest Health Department at 2845 Beatties Ford Road, Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center at 3205 Freedom Drive, and Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center at 430 Stitt Road.
Eligibility involves being a pregnant woman, a breastfeeding woman who has given birth in the past 12 months, a woman who has delivered in the past six months, an infant, or a child up to age five. Additionally, residents must live in North Carolina and meet specific income requirements not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines. Recipients of Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, and Work First already qualify for WIC. An identified nutritional risk is also necessary, as determined by a health professional.
Interested individuals can learn more about eligibility and schedule appointments by calling 704-336-6500 or submitting an online form. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
Learn more about Mecklenburg County WIC and North Carolina WIC.
