WIC DIRECTOR
Beth Hyatt

WIC Appt & Info (828) 884-3242

Breastfeeding Info (828)-884-3135

WHAT IS WIC?

WIC is a Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.

WIC provides healthy food such as:

• Infant Cereal
• Milk
• Juice
• Cheese
• Dried Beans/Peas
• Infant Formula
• Eggs
• Cereal
• Peanut Butter
• Infant Cereal

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• Pregnant Women
• Breastfeeding Women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
• Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
• Infants
• Children up to 5 years

HOW DO I APPLY?

Call your nearest WIC agency for an appointment.   To find your WIC agency, call the Transylvania Health Department at (828) 884-3242, or call 1-800-FOR-BABY.

Ask what you need to bring to your visit when you make your appointment.  The following are usually helpful: 

• Social security card or number of person applying
• Medicaid and/or Food Stamp card (if you have them)
• Income of each household member before taxes
• Immunization records