Maimonides Medical Center

NYS Department of Health

WIC provides free healthy food and services to low-income women and children which include nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, health education, and referrals to help families stay healthy. The food you are allowed to buy is listed on a check or voucher and must be used at stores that accept WIC.

Apply in person

To apply for WIC:

• Find your local WIC agency, or call the Growing Up Healthy Hotline at 800-522-5006 and ask for the location nearest to you.
• Gather your income, residency, and identity documents to bring with you.
• Call the WIC agency where you wish to receive services and make an appointment.
• A short nutrition assessment will be completed at the time of your appointment by a qualified WIC staff member.

The staff will tell you if you need to bring the WIC Medical Referral Form for you and/or your child completed by your health care provider.

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