Horizon Public Health
WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program
Horizon Main Office - Douglas County
809 Elm St, Ste 1200, Alexandria, MN, 56308
Distance: 1465 Miles
(320) 763-6018
info@horizonph.org
https://horizonpublichealth.org/program/wic-women-infants-and-children
Service Details
Description
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition and breastfeeding program to help pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.
WIC benefits include:
* Nutrition education and information
* A variety of healthy foods you purchase using your WIC card
* Breastfeeding support and education
* Health or community referrals
Features
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Area Served by County
- Douglas County
- Grant County
- Pope County
- Stevens County
- Traverse County
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Client Conveniences
- Assistance with community resources
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Medical Services
- Nutrition assessment and/or counseling
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Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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Specialization
- Family
- Female
- People with low income
Eligibility
Minnesota WIC is for:
* Pregnant women
* Breastfeeding women who have had a baby within the past year
* Women who have had a baby within the past 6 months
* Women who have been pregnant within the past 6 months
* Infants
* Children up to age 5
Minnesota families must:
* Live in Minnesota.
* Meet WIC income guidelines
- Families are automatically income eligible if they are enrolled in another program such as Medical Assistance, Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), Energy Assistance Program (EAP), Head Start, Medical Assistance TEFRA or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Application Instructions
All WIC clinics require appointments.
Bring to your appointment:
* All children under 5 years old, so staff can measure their height, weight, and hemoglobin
* Proof of identity for each woman and child
* Proof of all family income
* Proof of Minnesota address
Find required documents examples and more information about what to expect at your WIC appointment
Fees
This is a free service.
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens and Traverse counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (320) 763-6018 | |
| TDD | (800) 627-3529 |
Last Update
10/4/2024
Other Locations
- Grant County Office 15 Central Ave N, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531
- Pope County Office 10 1st St NE, Glenwood, MN, 56334
- Stevens County Office 10 E Highway 28, Morris, MN, 56267
- Traverse County Office 202 8th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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NL-6000.9500WIC Definition
A public health nutrition program administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service that provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding support and health care referrals for income-eligible pregnant or postpartum individuals, infants and children up to age five. Foster parents, grandparents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children may also be eligible to receive food assistance for children up to age five if they meet income guidelines. WIC provides specific foods to supplement the dietary needs of participants to ensure good health and development. Food packages typically include iron-fortified infant cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, fruits, vegetables and juice. Families can shop for WIC foods at most grocery stores using a WIC electronic transfer benefit (EBT) card or vouchers.
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YB-9500.1500-650Preschool Age Children Definition
Children who are age three to five.
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YB-9500.3300Infants/Toddlers Definition
Very young children from birth to age three.
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YB-9500.6000Newborns Definition
Infants who are in their first weeks of life.
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YK-2000.2200Families With Infants/Toddlers Definition
Family units that consist of parents and one or more offspring from birth through age three.
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YK-6500.6100New Parents Definition
Parents with a recently born child.
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YK-6500.6600Pregnant Individuals Definition
Individuals who are awaiting the birth of a child.
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YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition
Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.
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YL-3300.6500Poverty Level Definition
People whose annual income is within the federal poverty level guidelines which vary according to family size and are revised annually.