Macon County Public Health
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children under age five. WIC provides basic nutrition education as well as specific foods and supplemental infant formula for qualified participants. Eligibility is based on income and medical or nutritional need. Appointments are required.

To see if you are eligible for WIC or to set up an appointment, please call (828) 349-2453/2483.

WIC Eligibility Guidelines:

Who is WIC for?

• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the past 12 months
• Women who have had a baby in the last six months
• Infants
• Children up to their 5th birthday

• To be eligible, you or your child must:
• Live in North Carolina
• Meet WIC Income Guidelines
• Talk with a WIC Nutritionist about health and nutrition habits

• Bring at least one current form of identification (ID) for each person applying. This may include:
• Photo ID, DMV
• Work or military ID
• Immunization record (Infants/children only)
• NC voter registration card
• Social Security card
• Insurance card
• Birth certificate
• Hospital ID card or bracelet


• Proof of Residence (where you live):
• Bring at least one proof of residence that shows the current physical address for each person applying. A P.O. Box address may not be used for proof of residence. This may include:
• Photo ID, DMV
• Recent utility bill
• Bank statement
• Insurance card
• Unemployment letter or notice
• Letter of certification from Food and Nutrition Services (FNS/Food Stamps)
• Current mortgage or rental agreement
• NC voter registration card


• Proof of Income:
• If you receive Medicaid, WF/TANF or FNS/Food Stamps you automatically meet the income guidelines and do not need to bring any additional documentation. If not, you must show income before taxes for all members of your household and should bring at least one of the following:
• Most recent paycheck stubs
• Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Letter from employer stating gross income and frequency of pay
• Recent tax return (if self-employed)

• Your proof of identity, where you live, and household income will be reviewed to check eligibility
• Height, weight, and a blood test for iron levels will be done unless you bring this information from another clinic or doctors office
• You will be asked questions about your health and your eating habits
• Any nutrition concerns or questions you have will be discussed
• A health professional will review your health information to see if you are eligible for WIC
• You will get an eWIC (debit) card to use at the store for WIC-approved foods
• A WIC staff member will review all the foods you will receive and how to shop for WIC-approved foods