Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS)

WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program

Southwest Health and Human Services - Lyon County

607 W Main St, Ste 200, Marshall, MN, 56258

Distance: 1362 Miles

(507) 537-6713

https://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

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

Area Served by County
- Lyon County
Client Conveniences
- Assistance with community resources
Medical Services
- Nutrition assessment and/or counseling
Payment
- Free / no cost to eligible clients
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)

Find income guidelines and a full list of automatic income eligibility programs on the Minnesota WIC website

Application Instructions

Apply for WIC online

Local WIC clinic

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 - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Area Served

Lyon County and surrounding counties

Websites

https://swmhhs.com/public-health/wic

https://swmhhs.com

Phone Numbers

Type	Number	Hours
Main	(507) 537-6747
Toll Free - Lyon County Human Services	(800) 657-3760

Last Update

10/7/2024

Other Locations

Southwest Health and Human Services - Lincoln County 319 N Rebecca St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142
Southwest Health and Human Services - Murray County 3001 Maple Rd, Ste 100, Slayton, MN, 56172
Southwest Health and Human Services - Pipestone County 1091 N Hiawatha Ave, Pipestone, MN, 56164
Southwest Health and Human Services - Redwood County 266 E Bridge St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
Southwest Health and Human Services - Rock County 2 Roundwind Rd, Luverne, MN, 56156

Other Services or resources

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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.
YB-9500.1500-650Preschool Age Children Definition

Children who are age three to five.
YB-9500.3300Infants/Toddlers Definition

Very young children from birth to age three.
YB-9500.6000Newborns Definition

Infants who are in their first weeks of life.
YK-2000.2200Families With Infants/Toddlers Definition

Family units that consist of parents and one or more offspring from birth through age three.
YK-6500.6100New Parents Definition

Parents with a recently born child.
YK-6500.6600Pregnant Individuals Definition

Individuals who are awaiting the birth of a child.
YL-3300.4500Low Income Definition

Individuals or families whose annual income is between 150 and 200% of poverty level for their family size.
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.