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Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

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The WIC program provides nutritious food, health screenings, breastfeeding support and  more.


​​For services, please complete our Referral Form.

The WIC program provides:

  • Health screening
  • Nutrition education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Help getting other services
  • Monthly benefits for nutritious foods
  • All services are provided at no cost to qualifying Island County families.

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​WIC's increase for fruit and vegetable benefits continues through 09/30/23.
WIC participants will get more money for frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables each month.Veggies.PNG
  • $25 for children participants
  • $44 for pregnant and non-breastfeeding participants
  • $49 for breastfeeding participants
  • $73.50 for participants fully breastfeeding twins or triplets.

Make a plan to use WIC fruit and vegetable benefits while this temporary increase lasts. Find recipes, tips, and ideas here. For more info, check out this flyer.

Find out if you're eligible

  • Income eligible military or Washington state residents, including working families
  • Pregnant women
  • Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
  • Women who have had a baby in the past six months
  • Parents, step-parents, single father, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5 can apply for their children
  • Families on Medicaid, Basic Food and/or TANF (Temporary​ Aid to Needy Families)​​

​Getting WIC doesn't affect your immigration status. See Secretary Vilsack’s statement for more information. 

Washington WIC is an equal opportunity provider. 

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Learn more here.

 

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
On-call
360-544-2150

1791 NE 1st Ave 
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Mon - Thu
360-240-5554 (phone)
360-544-2239 (text)​

5475 Maxwelton Road
Langley, WA 98260​
Thur only
360-221-8880 (phone)
(​360) 544-2238 (text)

127 N. East Camano Drive 
Camano Island, WA 98282
Mon only
360-544-2633

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Connecting WIC food assistance with local growers to supply our community with nutritious food and support small businesses.

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Shop Simple - USDA
Discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods.

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WIC Shopper App 

Use this app to track benefits, find recipes, and confirm food eligibility.