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What is WIC?

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. In Illinois it is administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 
​Even if you or your family members are working, it can be hard to make ends meet. WIC can help with the right food and advice from trained staff on nutrition, health care, and immunizations. 

WIC strives to improve the health of participants by providing benefits for nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling, and providing referrals to other Health and Social Service Agencies. 

mother and son grocery shopping using WIC

Am I Eligible?

You must be:

  • A pregnant woman or breastfeeding up to one year after giving birth
  • A new mother, up to six months after giving birth
  • A parent, guardian or caretaker who has an infant or child younger than 5 years of age

Do you meet the income guidelines?

Your annual household income must be within WIC Guidelines (You may have a job and still meet these guidelines)

Do you have a medical or nutritional health risk?

  • A screening by a WIC CPA must find that you have a medical or nutritional health risk such as low iron, low weight gain during pregnancy, or opportunities to make improvements in your diet/nutrition.

Schedule an appointment at your local Southern Seven Public Health Clinic to enroll or fill out the form below and someone will contact you.


Use The Links Below To See If You Qualify:

WIC Approved Foods

Foods that are available to purchase with WIC include a variety of grains, milk, meat and beans, fruits and vegetables, baby foods, and formula products. 
The following links are of the Illinois WIC Authorized Food Lists in ENGLISH and SPANISH:

Illinois WIC Authorized Food List ENGLISH
Illinois WIC Authorized Food List SPANISH

Your First WIC Appointment

At your first WIC appointment, please bring the following with you:

  • Identification (e.g., driver’s license, photo ID)
  • Proof of income (e.g., two recent pay stubs, public aid card, income fax form)
  • Proof of residency (e.g., utility bill or recent mail with dated postal stamp)

Other helpful health information you may be asked for (but is not required for WIC Eligibility) as part of the health screening process:

  • Immunization Record
  • Blood Lead Screening Information
  • Recent Health Visit Information, such as My Chart or other electronic record to streamline visit and avoid repeating lab work done within the last 60 days.

*** Additional Hours are available to accommodate working and school hours upon request *** 

DOWNLOAD THE APP

The Bnft app has everything you need to securely manage your WIC benefits. The app allows you to see real time benefit availability, features a barcode scanner, allows you to select or change your PIN number and so much more!

Breastfeeding Support

​Personal breastfeeding support is available to all interested women through Southern Seven Health Department's WIC - sponsored peer counselor program. 

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (NDS) for the WIC Program

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement ENGLISH
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement SPANISH

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