Women, Infants, Children (WIC)

WIC Nutrition Program

Due to COVID-19, Haywood County WIC is conducting all services by phone and by curbside pick-up. Please call the office with additional questions. 828-356-2221

WIC is a no-cost program that improves the health and well-being of women, infants, and children by providing nutritious food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and free language assistance. For more information about WIC or to schedule an appointment, please contact us by phone or follow the referral link below and WIC staff will contact you!

Call 828-356-2221 to reach WIC directly

Interested in WIC? Visit: WIC Referral Link

Follow us on Facebook: Haywood County WIC Facebook

WIC Eligibility

WIC is for eligible:
- Children up to 5 years
- Infants
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
- Women who had had a baby in the last 6 months
Fill out the prescreening tool to see if you may be eligible for WIC: WIC Prescreening Tool
Those on Medicaid, Work First, and recipients of food stamps automatically qualify for WIC.

WIC Provides

Nutritious Foods

Such as: milk cereal, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, juice, cheese, tofu, yogurt, soy beverages, beans, peanut butter, eggs and infant foods.

Nutrition Education

At Haywood County WIC participants work with a registered dietitian nutritionist to discuss individualized questions, concerns, and goals surrounding nutrition and health.

Breastfeeding Education and Support

Haywood County WIC is dedicated to educating and supporting families with breastfeeding and has a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor on staff to provide assistance and referrals to community breastfeeding support.

Healthcare Referrals