Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - Montgomery County
Location
217 South Main Street
Troy, NC 27371
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm (Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for Lunch)
Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Contact Us
Phone: (910) 572-8174
Fax: (910) 572-8177
Email: [email protected]
What is WIC?
WIC is a federally-funded, special supplemental foods program that helps families stay healthy. Our mission is to assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes and healthy growth and development for women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. We aim to achieve this goal by providing nutritious supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, education on healthy eating, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.
Who is WIC for?
Our program is available to pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of 5.
To qualify for WIC, you must also meet the following criteria:
- Live in the state of North Carolina
- Be at nutritional risk, this is determined by a WIC nutritionist at your first appointment
- Receive Medicaid, Food Stamps, Work First (TANF) or meet the WIC Program income guidelines
- Try out our pre-screening tool or look at our income eligibility chart, links are listed below.
How Do I Apply?
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE IN-PERSON OR OVER THE PHONE.
To apply for our services, you may choose from any of the following options:
- Call (910) 572-8174 to schedule an appointment
- Email [email protected] to schedule an appointment
- Complete a referral form at the following link and we will contact you, click Referral Form
- Stop by our office and apply in person, walk-ins are accepted
Please remember to bring the following items to your WIC appointment:
- Proof of Identification (for all individuals applying for WIC)
- Proof of Residence (where you live, PO Boxes not accepted)
- Proof of Income (for all household members with income)
Examples of Acceptable Proof of Identification, Residence and Income:
- Identification (one needed for each applicant): valid driver’s license, social security card, current work/school ID, current Medicaid card, birth certificate, immunization record, current military ID. For infants: hospital crib card, ID bracelet, or mother’s verification of facts form.
- Residence (only need one): current utility bill, valid driver’s license, current Medicaid card, bank statement, or current rental or mortgage receipts.
- Income (only need one): current paycheck stubs, recent tax return or history of earnings for the past 12 months, current Medicaid card, a letter of certification for the NC Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps), a letter from your employer stating gross income and frequency of pay, unemployment letter/notice.
(This is not a complete list, other types of proofs that are not listed above may also be accepted)
Services Offered
- Nutrition Services
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Our Nutritionists will complete an assessment for each participant on WIC, then provide education and counseling catered to that participant’s specific needs and concerns. We provide educational materials to take home as well.
- Nutritious Food Benefits
- Monthly food benefits are downloaded onto an eWIC card that can be used to shop with at participating stores. Each participant’s food package will be prescribed based off the nutrition assessment completed by our Nutritionist.
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Breastfeeding Services & Support
- Breastfeeding Aids and Supplies
- These supplies include manual breast pumps, nipples shields, breast shells and pads. We also offer a free loan-agreement plan for electric breast pumps. All aids and supplies are given based off need.
- Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Support Program
- Our peer counselor provides mother-to-mother counseling in office, over the phone and text to help support and educate prenatal and postpartum mothers who plan to or are currently breastfeeding.
- Breastfeeding Support Phone Line
- Call 910-572-8174 for breastfeeding support, questions or concerns.
- This is a phone line with 24/7 message capability where voicemails are checked regularly. Please leave a detailed message if your call is not answered including your name and call back number. Your call will be returned by a Breastfeeding Specialist within two business days.
- Breastfeeding Aids and Supplies
- Referrals for Health Care
- Based off the participant’s needs and nutrition assessment, referrals are made for things such as immunizations, substance-abuse counseling, the Early-Check program, Care Coordination for Children (CC4C) program, Pregnancy Care Management program, and other community services.
Shopping with WIC
THE WIC APP HAS CHANGED TO ebtEDGE (Updated 09/2023)
- To check your benefit balance, account information, or order a new eWIC card, click here.
- Need help finding a local WIC-approved store where you can shop? Click the link and type in the zip code for the area you would like to search! Search WIC Approved Stores Here
- For questions about using your eWIC card, click here.
News and Upcoming Events
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Useful Links
- For WIC participants' online education, click here.
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