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Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Services (WIC) 

WIC launches new card technology

WIC Appointments are available in person or by phone. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please call your local WIC office below.

Las citas de WIC están disponibles en persona o por teléfono. Para programar una cita o si tiene preguntas, por favor llame a una de las oficinas a continuación.

  • Yonkers WIC Office
    20 South Broadway, 2nd floor
    Yonkers, NY 10701
    Phone: (914) 231-2510

  • Port Chester WIC Office
    1 Gateway Plaza, 1st floor
    55 South Main Street
    Port Chester, NY 10573
    Phone: (914) 813-7244

Hours of Operation at Both Locations:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm)
Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm (closed for lunch 1:30 – 2:30 pm)

Horas de Operación en Ambos Lugares:
Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, y Viernes: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (cerrado para el almuerzo 12:00-1:00 pm)
Jueves: 10 am – 6 pm (cerrado para el almuerzo 1:30 – 2:30 pm)

What is WIC?
WIC is the common name for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides healthy supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and other services.

The WIC Program was established in 1974 to reduce infant mortality and improve the health of our nation’s children. Today, the WIC Program is considered one of the most successful, cost-effective and important nutrition intervention programs in the country. The Westchester County Department of Health WIC Program has been proudly providing WIC services to the community since 1979.

Who is eligible for WIC?
Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age may be eligible if they live in New York State and meet the WIC income guidelines . The maximum income for WIC eligibility may be higher than that for Food Stamps or Public Assistance and persons who are not eligible for these programs may still be eligible for WIC. 

What does WIC offer?

The mission of  WIC is to protect and support the health of pregnant women, postpartum mothers, infants, and children up to age 5. Services include:

  • Nutritional Support: WIC provides healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, eggs, beans, whole grains and dairy or soy, to supplement diets.
  • Education & Counseling: WIC offers personalized nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
  • Service Referrals: WIC helps connect families to healthcare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other community resources.

The WIC Program Promotes and Supports Breastfeeding
WIC families can seek breastfeeding support and guidance from the Program's nutrition staff, Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC) and Peer Counselors. Breast pumps are available for breastfeeding women enrolled in WIC after a breastfeeding assessment is completed.

For infants who need supplemental formula, a variety of formulas are available. Specialized formulas are available for infants with qualifying medical conditions (requires Medical Documentation). Infant formula packages are tailored at each visit to meet the infant's current growth and developmental needs. Supplemental foods may be provided for infants beginning at six months of age.

WIC Participants Receive a Convenient eWIC Card to Purchase Nutritious Foods
WIC benefits are now loaded onto an eWIC card during WIC appointments. An eWIC card is like a debit card and is used to buy WIC approved foods at WIC approved stores. eWIC shoppers can expect an easier check-out, a more discreet transaction, and the freedom to spread out WIC purchases.

Check out the NYS eWIC Card Guide brochure, available in English and Spanish.
Watch the video, NYS WIC a New Way to Shop, View in English, En Español.
For eWIC card help, speak with your local WIC agency staff, visit your store's customer service desk, call eWIC card customer service at 1-844-540-3013, visit EBTEdge or download the WIC2Go app. WIC2Go is a mobile app for New York State WIC Participants.

WIC2Go can help you: 

  • Check the dates and times of your WIC appointments
  • Check your current month's benefit balance and expiration date
  • Scan foods to see if they are WIC-approved
  • Locate WIC clinics and WIC stores

View allowable WIC foods on the NYS WIC Vendors website . 

Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Families enrolled in the WIC Program may participate in the New York State Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). FMNP is a federally funded, state administered program, created to provide and promote increased consumption of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants.

Referrals for Health Care and Other Services
WIC provides screening and referrals to other health and social service programs.

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