Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

Update About the Federal Shutdown

Our WIC office remains open. For now, please continue to use your benefits as usual. We are actively monitoring the federal shutdown and the impact on WIC benefits. Your health and well-being are our top priority. Look for updates on the WICShopper app and on this page. 

Supporting Healthy Families in Island County

The WIC program provides nutritious food, personalized care, health screenings, breastfeeding support, and a lot more! All services are provided at no cost to qualifying Island County families.

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Referral Form
Complete our referral form to connect to services! Providers and community members can use this form to request services.

The WIC Program Provides:

  • Health screening
  • Nutrition education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Help to obtain other services
  • Monthly benefits for nutritious foods

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WIC's Fruit and Vegetable Benefits

WIC participants can receive money for frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables each month. Participants receive:

  • $8 for 9-11-month-old infants that are exclusively breastfeeding, if requested (removes ½ of jar food provided)
  • $4 for 9-11-month-old infants on formula or partially breastfeeding, if requested (removes ½ of jar food provided)
  • $26 for children participants
  • $47 for pregnant and post-partum
  • $52 for exclusive and partially breastfeeding women*

*Please note the amount varies for breastfeeding multiples (twins/triplets)

Who does WIC serve?

  • Income-eligible military or Washington state residents, including working families
  • Pregnant women
  • Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
  • Women who have had a baby in the past six months
  • Parents, stepparents, single fathers, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5 can apply for their children.
  • Families on Medicaid, Basic Food, and/or TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families)

To check eligibility, please visit the Department of Health webpage. 

*Note: Getting WIC doesn't affect your immigration status.

Immigrant Families are Welcome at WIC FlyerA flyer reminding Spanish families are welcome at WIC

Helpful Apps

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WIC has a convenient shopper app! Download today to get help at the grocery store.		Shop SimpleMyPlate Shop Simple
Discover new ways to prepare budget friendly, healthy meals!

Nutrition Education on the Go!

WIC participants can complete their nutrition education online at any time, making learning convenient. Go to WIC Online Nutrition Education - wichealth.org to set up your account or click the logo to download a flyer.  

Don’t know your family ID? Call or text WIC staff at 360-544-2239 and we can help you sign up.

WIC APP

Washington WIC is an Equal Opportunity Provider

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Washington State WIC Nutrition Program does not discriminate. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. For more on rights and responsibilities, please visit Washington WIC Rights and Responsibilities.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Learn more here.