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About WIC

Food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services are provided to income eligible women, infants, and children under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC. Established as a pilot program in 1972 and made permanent in 1974, WIC is administered at the federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Formerly known as the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children, WIC's name was changed under the Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994, in order to emphasize its role as a nutrition program.

WIC helps amazing kids

WIC helps amazing kids

Health Foods

WIC provides free nutritious foods that are high in vitamins A and C, protein, iron, and calcium. These nutrients are key to good health of pregnant women and breastfeeding women, as well as good health and development of infants and children. WIC healthy foods prescribed will depend on each individual’s category.

Nutrition Education

WIC provides family-focused nutrition education to guide you through all stages of your family’s life, from pregnancy and first foods for baby, finger foods for your toddler, and healthy meal ideas for the whole family. Individual conversations with WIC staff, helps you learn habits that set you and your kids up for a healthy life. Our WIC nutrition education program helps you and your children achieve a healthy and active lifestyle.

Breastfeeding Support

WIC promotes breastfeeding as the healthiest way to feed your baby. More than 80% of new mothers breastfeed for some length of time because of the benefits it provides.

Referrals to health care providers

Healthcare providers play a vital role in WIC. We appreciate referrals from healthcare providers and will work cooperatively with them to meet the needs of each individual referred to the Navajo WIC program.

Appointments

Call to make an appointment

(800) 307-4231

What to Bring to your Appointment

  1. Picture identification of yourself
  2. Identification for your child/children who will be on WIC
  3. Proof of address
  4. Proof of income for your household