What is the purpose of this service?
WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children.  It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

 

Who can receive these services?

Woman and their children who are:

• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby

• Infants and Children under 5 years old (including foster children)

• Families with a low to medium income; see the WIC Income Guidelines shown below
   

Illinois WIC

Income Eligibility Guidelines

(Effective from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012)

Family Size	Annual	Monthly	Twice- Monthly	Bi- Weekly	Weekly
1*	$20,147	$1,679	$840	$775	$388
2	$27,214	$2,268	$1,134	$1,047	$524
3	$34,281	$2,857	$1,429	$1,319	$660
4	$41,348	$3,446	$1,723	$1,591	$796
5	$48,415	$4,035	$2,018	$1,863	$932
6	$55,482	$4,624	$2,312	$2,134	$1,067
7	$62,549	$5,213	$2,607	$2,406	$1,203
8	$69,616	$5,802	$2,901	$2,678	$1,339
Each Additional Family Member Add:	+$7,067	+$589	+$295	+$272	+$136

      
* One pregnant woman counts as a household of two

 

What services are offered?

WIC can provide:

• Special checks to buy healthy foods - like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter
• Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy
• Information and help about breastfeeding
• Help in finding health care and other services in your area

 

How to apply?

 

Call the Wayne County Health Department

at (618) 842-5166 ext. 101

 

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

Wayne County Health Department
405 North Basin Road
Fairfield, IL 62837

Phone (618) 842-5166
Fax (618) 842-3305