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What is WIC?
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a nutrition program, nationally recognized as an effective means for:
- Improving access to nutritious foods, and
- Promoting healthier eating and lifestyles
- Links to General Brochure: (English) (Spanish)
- Check to see if you may be eligible for WIC benefits.
- How to apply for WIC
The Indiana WIC Program currently serves over 175,000 women, infants, and children each month through a statewide network of 150 WIC clinics. Indiana WIC supports $117 million in food sales at more than 770 Indiana WIC-authorized grocery stores and pharmacies.
How does WIC make a difference?
Studies show that infants and children who receive WIC services are:
- More likely to be breast-fed
- Less likely to be underweight at birth
- Less likely to be sick
- More likely to be intellectually ready to start school
Program Documents
- 2012 WIC State Goals and Objectives
The 2012 WIC State Goals and Objectives are up for public comment. Please direct any comments by May 30, 2012, using our contact page.
H1N1 Influenzae Pandemic and WIC
- Cold-Flu Symptoms
- Cover Your Cough poster
- H1N1 and Breastfeeding
- H1N1 Advice for Parents
- H1N1 Information from ECHO (Emergency and Community Health Outreach)
Contact information
For questions regarding the WIC Program, please call 1-800-522-0874, or email inwic@isdh.in.gov.
You can also contact the Indiana WIC program by mail:
Indiana WIC Program
Indiana State Department of Health
2 North Meridian Street, Section 8B
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.