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WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

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Contact Information

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 507-377-5289

Phone (Spanish): 507-377-5286

Fax 507-377-5272

About WIC

WIC is a nutrition program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.

WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and other social services.

Nutrition Education: WIC offers tips and advice to help keep you and your family healthy.

Information: You will learn about health care, immunizations, and other community resources.

WIC Foods: You will receive vouchers for healthy foods for each participant.

To learn more about WIC and to find out if you are eligible, click here. Feel free to call us at 507-377-5289 to ask any questions or make an appointment. We are located just inside the main Broadway Avenue entrance to the Freeborn County Government Center and look forward to serving you.

If you have an appointment scheduled at WIC...

Please bring the following to certification/recertification appointments:

Participant being certified or recertified: Remember the person you selected to serve as a WIC proxy can bring children in for their WIC appointments, if you are not able to do so yourself.

Participant Proof of Identification:

Bring one of the following with you:

WIC ID folder (if the participant’s name is listed on it),
Birth Certificate,
Checkbook,
Crib Card,
Driver's License,
Health Benefits Card,
Passport,
Pay Stub,
Photo ID,
School ID,
Social Security Card,
Social Services Benefit Card,
State ID
Voter Registration Card.

Participant Official Proof of Address:

Bring one of the following with you:

a Bill,
Checkbook,
current Driver's License,
Lease/Rental Agreement,
Mail addressed to the applicant,
Pay Stub,
Rent Receipt,
State ID,
Statment from Landlord.

Proof of all Household Income:

Bring one of the following with you:

recent Pay Stub,
current Tax Return,
Verification of eligibility for:

Medical Assistance / MN Care,
Food Stamps,
Fuel Assistance Program,
MFIP,
Head Start,
Free/Reduced School Meals,
SSI.

WIC ID Folder (if you have one)

If you are unable to keep this scheduled appointment, please call the WIC office, at 507-377-5289 (Spanish 507-377-5286) Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as soon as possible, so we may reschedule the appointment for you

Thank you for participating in the WIC Program.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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Women, Infants and Children (WIC)