Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program

What is the WIC program and how does one qualify?

WIC is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program that provides nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and counseling, and resources for families. Women who are currently pregnant, have had a baby in the past six months (past 12 months if breastfeeding), and infants and children under the age of five may apply. In addition, foster parents and grandparents, and other family members who are the legal guardian of a child under age five, 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 requirements, otherwise income will need to be verified for anyone working in the home for the past 30 days.

Proof of identity and residence will need to be provided. Applicants must also be at nutritional risk that will be assessed by a WIC Nutritionist at time of application or certification.

WIC Appointments and Benefits

Benefit issuance is being done by phone. Please call us at (919) 989-5255 if you have any questions or would like to discuss options for alternative appointments.

Please call (919) 989-5255 to schedule your WIC Appointment.

You may also click here to request an appointment to apply for WIC or visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwicreferral.

Please note WIC is a well clinic. We ask that you let us know if you or someone in your immediate family has tested positive for COVID-19, Flu or other contagious illnesses such as RSV, chicken pox, or hand, foot and mouth disease.

Additional NC WIC information

More information on WIC program eligibility guidelines can be found at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwic/mywic#eligibility.

General information about North Carolina WIC can be found at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/community-nutrition-services-section/wic/participants.

NC WIC APP - ebt EDGE

You can download the app called ebtEDGE through your app store or access through https://www.ebtedge.com/gov/portal/PortalHome.do

Click here for information on eWIC for families https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ncwic/eWIC or call eWIC Customer Service at 844-230-0813.

**Please note the ebtEDGE app is the same app used by SNAP/Food Stamps. The Provider app WILL NOT work for WIC.

Read How to set up the ebtEDGE app.

Click the links below for A step-by-step guide on setting up the ebtEDGE app for NC WIC participants.

English: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ebtedge-app-handout-nc-ewic/download?attachment?attachment

Spanish: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ebtedge-app-handout-nc-ewic-espanol/download?attachment

MyNCWIC Portal

The MyNCWIC Portal allows families currently participating in the WIC Program to prepare for their upcoming appointments.

Visit the MyNCWIC Portal to upload documentation, answer health questions, request a new appointment, and communicate with your WIC clinic.

Click here for information, training or to sign into the Portal https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/community-nutrition-services-section/wic/participants/myncwic-portal

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.