WOMEN, INFANT, AND CHILDREN
WIC of Northwest MI
Supporting Families
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are caring for an infant or child under 5 (including dads, grandparents, or foster parents with custody) you may qualify!
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, serving low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five.
We're here for you! Did you know WIC offers the following?
Healthy Food & Nutrition Tips
We help families feed their kids nutritious meals by providing:
- Monthly benefits to buy food
- Nutrition education counseling
- Farmer's market coupons for fruits and vegetables
Breastfeeding Support
We offer guidance for nursing moms:
- Advice on breastfeeding issues: positioning, latch, milk production, and returning to work
- Breast pumps and other nursing aids
A Community of Experts and Peers
We offer families support with a network of:
- Healthcare professionals
- Immunization services
- Additional social services
- Other families to share experiences and support
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are caring for an infant or child under 5 (including Dads, Grandparents, or foster parents with custody) you may qualify!
Who Is Eligible
- Pregnant women
- Women breastfeeding an infant up to the infant's first birthday
- Postpartum women up to six months after delivery or end of pregnancy
- Infants and children up to their fifth birthday
- Foster families and/or non-traditional caregivers
Call for more information 800-432-4121
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
What Happens At Your WIC Appointment?
WIC will check to see if you and/or your child is eligible. If eligible, you will:
- Be measured for weight, height and hemoglobin.
- Talk to nutrition staff about healthy eating for you and your family.
- Receive an EBT card to purchase WIC-approved foods.
You and/or your child will need:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Proof of income *(Medicaid card, pay stub, W-2)
WIC Premier Award Status
HDNW’s breastfeeding team is recognized nationally for excellence. After several years of being awarded Gold, our WIC (Women, Infant & Children) care team has achieved Premier Award status with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
As your WIC care team, we are committed to sharing our passion and expertise with you.
Additional Resources
- Food Guide (English)
- Food Guide (Spanish)
- Formula Information
- Money for Fruits and Veggies
- Heavy Metals in Baby Food: What Parents Need to Know
- Don't Feed Homemade Formula to Babies: Seek Help Instead
- Vaccines to Keep Your Child Healthy
- MDHHS WIC Website
- WIChealth.org Login
- HDNW Recipe: Fiber-Packed Veggie Chili
Our WIC Locations
HDNW Locations
220 W. Garfield Ave.
Charlevoix, MI 49720
3434 M-119, Suite A
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
95 Livingston Blvd.
Gaylord, MI 49735
205 Grove St.
Mancelona, MI 49659
Satellite Location
209 Portage Dr.
Bellaire, MI 49615
Early Learner's Building
321 S. Park St.
Boyne City, MI 49712
WIC EBT Card Customer Service
888-678-8914 (TTY 711)
Questions about WIC fraud?
Please let us know if you think someone is committing fraud or abusing the Michigan WIC program by calling 800-CALL-WIC (800-225-5942) or emailing wicfraudinvestigations@michigan.gov.