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WIC has an e-mail address for appointments and questions about the WIC Program. It is hltwicinfo@houstontx.gov.

What is WIC?
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WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. Nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods and help accessing health care are provided to middle to low-income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC. 

Who is eligible and who can apply?

• Pregnant women
• Women who are breastfeeding a baby under one year of age
• Women who have had a baby in the past six months
• Mothers, fathers, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of five can apply for their children

If you have a job or if you have private health insurance, you can still apply for WIC. You do not have to be married to apply for WIC.

What foods are provided? 

Milk, cheese, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, fruit juice, cereal, eggs, peanut butter, dried beans and whole grain bread, tortillas or brown rice   Breastfeeding support is offered to all mothers.  Infant formula is provided if necessary.  Infants at six months receive cereal, strained fruits, vegetables and if breastfed, meats are added.

In accordance with federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.