WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

WIC is a supplemental food, nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy.

• WIC income guidelines allow many working families and students to qualify.
• WIC food benefits are available to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods at neighborhood grocery stores and many neighborhood farmers’ markets.

The caring, bilingual staff provides health assessments, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and other services in the community.

The WIC program is available for women, infants and children in Ramsey County that meet the following guidelines:

• Women that are pregnant.
• Women that have had a baby in the last 6 months.
• Women breastfeeding a baby less than 12 months old.
• Families with children up to the age 5.

Income eligibility

Families must be income eligible for WIC services. WIC bases your income on your household’s gross income (before taxes are taken out). Call 651-266-1300 to find out if you are eligible. 

• Many working families qualify for WIC.
• WIC is not welfare. 
• Families that receive Medical assistance, food support (SNAP), MFIP or free or reduced school lunch, head start, fuel assistance can also qualify for WIC.
• If your household doesn't meet the income guidelines listed in the WIC Income Guidelines, but your household includes a pregnant woman, a woman who has recently had a baby, or a child up to the age of five, you may be Presumptively Income Eligible.

I think I am eligible, please contact me

There are six neighborhood WIC clinics located throughout Ramsey County. Clinics have day and evening hours and are conveniently located on or near public transportation. Call 651-266-1300 to schedule an appointment.

East Side

In-person appointments are now available. Some appointments will continue to be conducted over the phone. Call 651-266-1300 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

West Side - La Clinica

In-person appointments are now available. Some appointments will continue to be conducted over the phone. Call 651-266-1300 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

Midway

In-person appointments are now available. Some appointments will continue to be conducted over the phone. Call 651-266-1300 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

New Brighton

In-person appointments are now available. Some appointments will continue to be conducted over the phone. Call 651-266-1300 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

Rice Street

In-person appointments are now available. Some appointments will continue to be conducted over the phone. Call 651-266-1300 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

Suburban Square

In-person appointments are now available. Some appointments will continue to be conducted over the phone. Call 651-266-1300 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

Contact Minnesota Department of Health or call 1-800-942-4030 to find WIC clinics throughout Minnesota.

Health care provider referral form

Health care providers, please submit the following form to refer a patient to the WIC program.

Refer a patient to WIC

Peer breastfeeding counselor referral

Hospital and clinic staff, please submit the following form to make a referral for a WIC breastfeeding counselor.

Request a peer breastfeeding counselor