WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

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

• WIC services are currently being provided over the phone,
  call 651-266-1300 if you have questions or to schedule an appointment.
• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

West Side - La Clinica

• WIC services are currently being provided over the phone,
  call 651-266-1300 if you have questions or to schedule an appointment.
• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

Midway

• WIC services are currently being provided over the phone,
  call 651-266-1300 if you have questions or to schedule an appointment.
• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

New Brighton

• WIC services are currently being provided over the phone,
  call 651-266-1300 if you have questions or to schedule an appointment.
• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

Rice Street

• WIC services are currently being provided over the phone,
  call 651-266-1300 if you have questions or to schedule an appointment.
• Clinic Hours (PDF)
• Map

Suburban Square

• WIC services are currently being provided over the phone,
  call 651-266-1300 if you have 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.

Common resources for health care professionals.

• 2015 - Annual Health Professional Newsletter (PDF)
• Reports and data 

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