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Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WIC appointments are being conducted by telephone. Please call 707-445-6255 or text 1-888-416-6984 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
WIC
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children under the age of 5 who have a nutritional need. WIC is a federally funded program, administered by the California Department of Public Health.
Who is eligible for WIC
- Infants
- Children under 5
- Pregnant Women
- Postpartum Women up to 1 year
Newly pregnant individuals, many working families, including military and migrant families, are eligible for WIC. Dads, foster parents, and guardians caring for children under the age of 5 are encouraged to apply! U.S. citizenship is not a requirement for receiving WIC.
WIC program benefits
WIC services include nutrition and health information, monthly food benefits for healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community resources.
Eligibility requirements
- Families who have incomes at 185% or less of the federal poverty level (working families may be eligible) or receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits; participants must reside in California.
- Check out the WIC Income Guidelines
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Contact Us
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Women, Infant & Children (WIC)
Eureka WIC Clinic
Ph: 1-707-445-6255
Text: 1-888-416-6984
317 2nd St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Monday through Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.mFortuna WIC Clinic
Ph: 1-707-726-9427
Text:1-888-416-6984
3306 Renner Drive
Fortuna, CA 95540
Monday through Thursday:
9 a.m. to noon,
1 to 4 p.m.
Friday:
Closed
Garberville WIC Clinic
Ph: 1-707-923-2779
Text: 1-888-416-6984
727 Cedar St.
Garberville, CA 95542
Tuesday, Thursday:
9 to 11:30 a.m.,
1 to 4 p.m.
McKinleyville WIC Clinic
Ph: 1-707-445-6255 or 1-707-839-1173
Text: 1-888-416-6984
The Center at McKinleyville
1615 Heartwood Drive
McKinleyville, CA 95519
Thursday:
8:30 a.m. to noon,
1 to 4:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
1 to 3 p.m.
Crescent City WIC Clinic
Ph: 1-707-464-7293
440 L St., Crescent City, CA.
The Crescent City WIC office is now part of Del Norte County Public Health.
For office hours and services, please contact the Crescent City WIC office directly.