Meigs health today: What is WIC?

What is WIC?

WIC is a nutrition education program administered locally by the Meigs Co. Health Dept. WIC provides nutritious foods that promote good health for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms, infants and children up to age 5.

Who is Eligible for WIC?

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a baby less than 6 months old, and infants and children up to 5 years old are eligible to apply for WIC. Fathers are welcome to apply for WIC for their children up to age 5.

To qualify for services, you must:

Live in Ohio
Meet WIC income guidelines
Have certain nutritional or health risks

What Does WIC Provide?

Nutrition education and support
Breastfeeding education and support
Referral for health care
Immunization screening and referral
Supplemental foods such as: Cereal, Eggs, Milk, Whole-grain foods, Fruits and vegetables, & Infant formula

How Do I Apply?

Make an appointment – Call your local clinic at 740-992-0392 to schedule an appointment to meet with a WIC staff member.

See if you qualify – All it takes is a call or visit to your local WIC clinic to see if you qualify for services.

Receive a WIC Nutrition Card

If you are eligible, you will receive a WIC Nutrition Card to buy healthy foods at local WIC approved grocery stores.

What to Bring to My First Visit?

Proof of income (3 most recent pay stubs or current Medicaid card)
Proof of address (utility or credit bill, or Ohio driver’s license)
Proof of identity for you and any other applicants (birth certificate, driver’s license, Medicaid card, crib card or shot record)
All family members applying for WIC services
If pregnant, a doctor’s statement showing due date
Children’s shot record