WIC
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a supplemental nutrition program for working and nonworking families who meet income, residency, and health screening guidelines. Clinics provide nutrition counseling, food benefits for grocery stores, breast-feeding education, and nutrition education classes.
WIC services are free to those who are eligible which include:
- Pregnant women
- Women who are breastfeeding a baby under one year of age
- Women who have had a baby in the past six months
- Parents, stepparents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under five can apply for their children
If you have a job or if you have private health insurance, you can still apply for WIC.
WIC Grand Re-Opening Celebration!
Join the Waco-McLennan County Health District as we celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of our WIC Clinic. On Friday, July 28 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Health District parking lot, Waco WIC will celebrate the return to in-person services with food trucks, face painting games, balloons, and all kinds of family friendly fun. Bring the whole family and join our celebration! More Information(PDF, 380KB)
South 18th WIC Clinic Opening
The South 18th WIC Clinic opens to the community on Friday, August 4th! Located inside the South 18th St. Community Medical & Dental Clinic (1800 Gurley Lane), the South 18th WIC Clinic will be open by APPOINTMENT ONLY from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. every 1st, 3rd, and 4th Fridays. The dates may vary depending on holidays. Call (254)750-5474 to make your appointment! More Information(PDF, 216KB)
Alternative Formula Brand Options Ending May 31st
Consistent with USDA guidance, flexibilities that allow clients to purchase alternative brands in place of Enfamil formulas will end on May 31, 2023.
Beginning June 1, 2023, WIC participants will only be able to purchase the formula listed on their WIC benefits. For more information, visit TexasWIC.org.
Contract Formulas
Contract Formulas include:
- Enfamil Infant - 12.5 oz
- Enfamil Gentlease - 12.4 oz
- Enfamil A.R. - 12.9 oz
- Enfamil Reguline - 12.4 oz
- Similac Soy Isomil - 12.4 oz
Large Can Sizes
WIC staff may continue to issue the following large can milk-based Enfamil products through August 31, 2023, when standard contract size formula is unavailable. However, participants will no longer be able to redeem the alternative brands of the larger can sizes.
ENFAMIL INFANT PWD 29.4OZ (678)
ENF NEURO INF PWD 28.3OZ (679)
ENF NEURO INF BOX PWD 31.4OZ (680)
ENF GENTLEASE PWD 27.7OZ (681)
ENF NEURO GENTL PWD 27.4OZ (682)
ENFAMIL REGULINE PWD 19.5OZ (692)
ENFAMIL GENTLEASE PWD 19.9OZ (694)
ENFAMIL INFANT PWD 21.1OZ (696)
ENF NEURO INFANT PWD BOX 36.4OZ (697)
ENF NEURO GENTL PWD BOX 35.2OZ (698)
ENF NEURO GENTL PWD 19.5OZ (702)
Please note: Temporarily authorized larger can sizes may include Enfamil NeuroPro formulations.
Apply for WIC
Visit Texas WIC to read more about eligibility requirements, including income guidelines, and to start your application. Apply online or call (254)750-5474.
TexasWIC.org
WIC Clinic
All WIC appointments are being conducted in person by appointment. Eligibility proofs for address, identification, and income can be uploaded ahead of appointment time through the MYWIC App, that you can download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. More information for downloading and setting up your WIC account are located at https://texaswic.org/about-wic/mywic.
Please call (254)750-5474 or text (254)265-7817 to make an appointment. Clients may call to make an appointment Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The clinic is open one Saturday a month.
Breastfeeding
Breastmilk is one of the most important gifts you can give your baby. Breastfeed as much as you can for as long as you can — every ounce gives baby lasting health benefits. WIC supports breastfeeding as the best way to feed your baby for as long as you (and baby) want.
Visit texaswic.org/breastfeeding for more information and resources.
USDA Policy
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (202)720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal-opportunity provider and employer.
You may also call our toll-free number for assistance: 1(800)942-3678.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Location
225 West Waco Drive (2nd floor)
Waco, Texas 76707
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2nd Saturday of the month
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(Saturdays may vary due to city holidays)