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: