Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that provides nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education/counseling.
For NC WIC information:
Who is Eligible for WIC?
Women who are currently pregnant, have had a baby in the past 6 months (past 12 months if breastfeeding), infants and children under the age of 5 may apply. In addition, foster parents and grandparents/family member who are the legal guardian of a child under age 5 may also apply on the child’s behalf. WIC applicants must live in the state of North Carolina and have a family income that is less than 185% of U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. A person receiving Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF will automatically meet income eligibility requirement. Applicants must also be at nutritional risk that will be assessed by a WIC Nutritionist at time of application or certification.
Click here to view additional information on eligibility.
Schedule your WIC appointment online at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/
WIC Hours
WIC operates daily out of the Johnston County Health Department. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
**We are transitioning back to in-person WIC services for most appointments. Benefit issuance is being done remotely. If you have any questions about your appointment, please call (919)989-5255 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.**
Smithfield WIC Office
517 N. Bright Leaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 989-5255
Fax (919) 989-5298
Johnston County WIC also operates three satellite clinics. WIC services are currently being offered through the Smithfield site. We are looking to reopen the satellite clinics in 2023. We will let you know in advance when this will happen.
Benson 319 S. Elm Street Open on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesday each month |
Located in the lower level of the KRBC Church 1008 S. Lombard Street Open on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday of each month |
Located in the Princeton Community Building 106 N. Center Street *Schedule to be determined* |
Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding promotion and support is an important part of the WIC program. WIC has trained Nutritionists ready to provide breastfeeding education and support. Breastfeeding moms may also be eligible for breastfeeding supplies such as breast pumps if certain qualifications are met. WIC offers a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program. This is a free program that provides mother to mother counseling and support to women who are pregnant or currently breastfeeding.
For information on the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program, call (919) 989-5296.
Breastfeeding Resources
USDA WIC Breastfeeding and Support
Non-Discrimination Statement
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
For more information regarding the non-discrimination statement or to file a complaint of discrimination, please visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/usda-
Page last updated on: April 5, 2023