Women, Infant and Children (WIC) 


The Women, Infant and Children (WIC) Program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, community referrals and nutritious supplemental foods at no-cost to eligible pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women , infants and children. 



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WIC Families – Don’t forget to redeem your Farmer’s Market Coupons!

WIC Farmers Market coupons expire October 31st. Please remember to use your coupons on or before that date. If you need information on local markets feel free to stop by our WIC office for a list. Don’t let your coupons go to waste. If you have any questions call Jackson County WIC at 618-684-3143 ext 148.

What is WIC?

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program which offers services to

pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and

children up to 5 years of age. Participants must meet income

eligibility requirements and be found to have a medical or dietary

health risk. For more information, call 618-684-3143, ext. 148.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of

Illinois and one of the following: 

• Family income at 185 percent or less of the federal poverty level

• Nutritional needs (determined at first WIC appointment)

• Pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children under 5 years of age

• Residents of Jackson County

What should I expect at my appointment? 

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program which offers services to pregnant women, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years of age. Participants must meet income eligibility requirements and be found to have a medical or dietary health risk. For more information, call 618 684-3143, ext. 148.


The following items are required to beginning the process of enrollment: 

✓ Proof of income

 ✓ Proof of Residency

 ✓ Proof of Identification

Remember to bring your yellow WIC ID card to all appointments.


Services Available

The Jackson County Health Department also

has an on-site breastfeeding peer counselor to

help coach and encourage WIC mothers during

pregnancy and also after the birth of their child.

Other Services available:

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor

Bright Smiles Fluoride

Post-partum Depression Screening

Developmental Screening

Lead Testing

Pregnancy Testing

Sexual Health Programs