WIC (Woman, Infants, and Children)
What is "WIC"
The special supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
You can contact the WIC office at 715-478-3371 open Monday – Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
Did you know WIC has an app?
Download the MyWIC App today to:
- Check your benefit balance
- Scan barcodes to check allowable foods
- Search WIC foods
- Get important messages from your WIC clinic
- Access your online nutrition education
Search for Wisconsin MyWIC App on iTunes or Google Play.
WIC Foods
Wisconsin WIC helps you buy the foods you and your children need to stay healthy. The WIC foods in your monthly food package are specifically chosen to promote good health, growth, and development. With your eWIC card, you can only buy foods that are approved by WIC and are in your current benefits. The authorized foods are described in the WIC Shopping Guide and the following videos. The current food list is effective November 1, 2022 – October 31, 2025.
Forest County Stores Offering WIC Approved Foods
Schaefer’s IGA
600 E Pioneer Street
Crandon, WI 54520
Phone: 715-478-2558
Breastfeeding Support
The Health Department offers breastfeeding education and support to pregnant women, new mothers, and to women who would like to continue breastfeeding after returning to work. Breastfeeding peer counselors are moms who have breastfed and want to help other moms succeed in nursing their babies. By having peer counselors to talk and share thoughts, new mothers become more comfortable and confident while learning to breastfeed.
The Forest County peer counselor for the WIC program is Anita Mihtukwsun. She is available via call or text at 715-892-0403. She is available via email at amihtukwsun@glitc.org.
For more breastfeeding information, please visit the Northwoods Breastfeeding Coalition website.