Who does it serve? The WIC target population is low-income, nutritionally at risk:
Pregnant women (through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after birth or after pregnancy ends).
Breastfeeding women (up to infant’s 1st birthday)
Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends)
Infants (up to 1st birthday). WIC serves 53 percent of all infants born in the United States.
Children up to their 5th birthday.
What are the benefits? The following benefits are provided to WIC participants:
Supplemental nutritious foods
Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics
Breastfeeding counseling
Screening and referrals to other health (such as immunizations), welfare, and social services
Substance abuse referral
How to apply? To apply to be a WIC participant, you will need to contact your state or local agency to set up an appointment. Check out your state's website or call the toll-free number. When you call to set up an appointment, someone will tell you the location nearest your home and what you need to bring with you. To learn about all their benefits and services, visit:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-benefits-and-services Contact Information: Toll Free Florida: 1-800-342-3556
Monroe County Offices
Florida Department of Health Monroe County: 305-293-7500
Key West: 305-676-3852
Marathon and Tavernier: 305-676-3933
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A16
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1726
United States
Rhonda Herndon, Bureau Chief for Florida
Phone: 850-245-4202
Fax: 850-922-3936
Toll Free: 1-800-342-3556
VOC Contact: 850-245-4202 OR 1-800-342-3556
Rhonda.Herndon@flhealth.gov
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