Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Welcome to WIC!
WIC Participants, did you know that you can do your nutrition appointments online, in minutes? It’s easy to sign up, complete your profile and learn about something that interests YOU! Want more info? Text “wichealth” to 888-422-1622 or call us at 530-865-8791.
Participantes de WIC: ¿Sabían que pueden hacer sus citas de nutrición en línea, en minutos? ¡Es fácil registrarse, completar su perfil y aprender sobre algo que le interese! ¿Quiere más información? Envíe un mensaje de texto que diga "wichealth" al 888-422-1622 o llámenos al 530-865-8791.
Did you know you can get EXTRA money at the farmers’ market with your CalFresh EBT card? Watch the video to see how and check out the Market Match website to learn more.
¡Puede obtener dinero EXTRA en el mercado de agricultores con su tarjeta de EBT de CalFresh!
Nutrition and Breastfeeding Education
Nutrition and Breastfeeding Education Handouts:
WIC Services
WIC provides healthy foods such as:
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Fruits and vegetables
- Milk, cheese, eggs
- Soy milk and tofu
- Juice, cereal
- Whole grains (whole wheat bread and tortillas, corn tortillas, brown rice, barley and bulgur)
- Dried beans and peas, peanut butter
- Infant formula with iron
- Infant cereal, fruits and vegetables
These foods do not meet all the daily requirements and are only intended to supplement the diet.
WIC provides nutrition assessment and education including:
- Limited assessment and screening by staff who are trained in maternal and child health
- Individual nutrition education
- Nutrition and health group sessions
- Instructions in food preparation and tips for food shopping
For more nutrition information, visit: www.myfamily.wic.ca.gov
WIC provides breastfeeding education and support:
- Participants receive encouragement, education and help with breastfeeding
WIC provides referrals to:
- Health care
- Substance abuse counseling and treatment
- Support services for food, income and housing
- Domestic violence services
- Dental health services
- Child support services
For more information about WIC visit: www.wicworks.ca.gov
Who is Eligible for WIC?
- Low income families who have incomes at 185% or less of the Federal poverty level
- Working families may be eligible
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Eligible family members include:
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or non-breastfeeding, and/or
- Infants and children under the age of 5 years
To see if you qualify, check the Income Guideline Requirements
WIC Sites
Orland Location:
Open Monday - Friday, Closed every other Friday
Closed for lunch 1:00 - 1:30
Please call for appointment
Phone: 530-865-8791
Address: 127 E. Walker St., Orland, CA 95963
Willows Location:
Open most Tuesdays & Thursdays
Closed for lunch 1:00 - 1:30
Please call for appointment
Phone: 530-865-8791
Address: 245 N. Villa Ave., Willows, CA 95988
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