Read the Latest WIC News - November 2020

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a federal nutrition program that supports families to live a healthier life. WIC provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, prenatal and postpartum support, referrals and food benefits on your eWIC card.

      This button is your FIRST STEP to enrolling in WIC:

WIC is a free nutrition program for:

• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding moms until infant turns 1 year old
• New moms until infant turns 6 months old
• Infants and children up to age 5
• A foster parent or any caregiver can sign a child up for WIC.

To get WIC, you must live in NY State AND meet the income guidelines below. If you receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you automatically qualify. WIC does not require US citizenship, social security number, or green card to receive benefits. To reach any of our sites serving Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties, call (716) 218-1484. Not all of our locations are open every day, so please call us for the site schedule.

What WIC Does For You

Nutrition Education: Talk with our nutritionists. Make a plan for your family's health and wellness.

Breastfeeding:  Free brestfeeding help from nutritionists, lactation consultants, and peer counselors. Free breast pumps when needed.

eWIC Benefit Cards: Get healthy foods with your card at many stores. Use your Farmer's Market checks to get fresh fruits and vegetables.

Referrals: What gets in the way of your health? Get information on services to help you and your family.

Central Phone Number: Call (716) 218-1484 to connect to any WIC office. Callers can make or change appointments, ask general questions, be connected with a nutritionist or breastfeeding specialist, request outreach materials or presentations and connect with any WIC staff member throughout Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties.
 

Forms you may need for your WIC appointment: From the NYS DOH, Medical Referral Form and Medical Form (fillable).

Information for health care providers: Click here. For a video guide on filling out the Medical Form, please click here.

Community Agency and Medical Providers: If you are interested in learning more about the WIC program, please call the WIC Outreach Supervisor at 716-218-1484 ext. 2109. WIC is able to do presentations for your staff or clients, participate in your community meetings or events, or supply you with WIC brochures for easy referrals to WIC. WIC conducts outreach online, over the phone, or in person, as appropriate. 
 
Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network: Another agency whose mission is to improve pregnancy outcomes and promote better health care for women and children. They can help link you to preventive and primary health care, social support and educational resources in Erie County. Visit their website.

Breastfeeding Resources & Support

§  Breastfeeding Partners

§  La Leche League of NY

§  La Leche League International

§  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services


Non-discrimination statement: Click here

Report WIC Fraud: Click here

For more information: Call the Growing Up Healthy Hotline toll-free at (800) 522-5006 for more information for WIC participants, potentially eligible individuals or to find a location near you.