Public Health Services

Contact Information:

Doreen Iacona, RD
diacona@polknc.org

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is designed to improve the health and well-being of low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk by providing:

Nutrition education
Breastfeeding Education and Support
Referrals for health care
Free language assistance

Additional Information:

Income Guidelines: https://www.nutritionnc.com/wic/index.htm#wicEligibility
Call Us: (828) 894-8271
Appointments available 8:30-4:00pm Monday through Thursday, Accepting Walk-Ins on Friday (We follow County Office Closings).

Important WIC Information:

Did you know that if you qualify for Medicaid or Food Assistance that you automatically qualify for WIC?
WIC Benefits and Foods Provided: www.nutritionnc.com/wic/benefits.htm
Great Resources for NC residents: North Carolina WIC website , Information on : eWIC card can be found here.

Ready to Make an Appointment?
Call Us: (828) 894-8271

What to bring:

Proof of ID (driver’s license, social security card or school ID)
Proof of residence (Recent utility bill, license if current address)
Proof of income (Medicaid card, last pay stub, verification of Food &Nutrition Services)
** For children under age 5, copy of immunization record.

For Healthy Family Resources: visit https://www.choosemyplate.gov/WhatIsMyPlate

Non-Discrimination Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

View the complete Non-discrimination Statement.
Ver la Declaración completa de No Discriminación