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How do I apply for WIC?
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Information for Clients
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. The Indiana WIC Program serves an average of 145,000 women, infants, and children each month through a statewide network of 140 WIC clinics. Indiana WIC supports $105 million in food sales at more than 600 Indiana WIC-authorized grocery stores and pharmacies.
WIC Provides:
- Nutrition and health screening and assessment
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Breastfeeding promotion and support
- Referrals to other Indiana health, family, and social services
- Supplemental healthy foods designed to meet special nutrition needs
Download the WIC App:
Gerber® Good Start® SoothePro Formula Recall
On March 17, 2023, Perrigo Company pic issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula in the U.S. out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii. Lot codes and “use by” dates for the recalled product and additional information for Indiana WIC clients can be found in the FAQ document linked below.
COVID-19 Updates
*Indiana WIC is excited to share that the Continuing Resolution, signed by President Biden on December 3, 2021, authorized the continuation of temporary increases in the WIC cash value benefit (CVB). The local agencies will continue to issue the increased cash value benefit, used to purchase fruits and vegetables, in the amounts of $25/month for children; $44/month for pregnant and postpartum clients; and $49/month for breastfeeding clients. Full details related to the increased cash value benefit can be found here.
Indiana WIC - Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) Approved COVID-19 Waivers through April 11, 2023.
- Physical Presence waived
- Remote Issuance requirement waived
- Separation of Duties requirement waived
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Indiana TEFAP has provided guidance regarding modifications in food distribution strategies to food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens to safeguard their workforce and continue the essential delivery of food. These strategies include:
- Pre-packaging of foods
- Drive-thru options for pickup
- Proper sanitation practices such as handwashing and sterilization of high-contact exchange points
- Social distancing
- Communication with participants regarding changes in distribution methods
Contact the TEFAP Food Bank serving your county
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Indiana CSFP has provided guidance to local agencies regarding modifications in food distribution strategies during this time.
- Allowing an increase in the distribution of foods
- Proper sanitation practices such as handwashing and sterilization of high-contact exchange points
- Social distancing
- Communication with participants regarding changes in distribution methods
In response to the increased need for local food assistance, Indiana WIC would like to share a new tool developed by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) that will make it easier for families to find food resources near their homes. The tool includes two types of organizations shown on the map: food pantries and meal sites. Food pantries are locations where Hoosiers can pick up groceries to prepare and use at their homes. Meal sites serve packed meals that are ready to take home and eat.
- USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by emailing program.intake@usda.gov. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
