WIC (Women, Infants and Children)
Fill up on more veggies and fruits
WIC participants can receive $24-47 per family member for vegetables and fruits every month. Use the benefits to try new things, stock up on freezable favorites and make healthier snacks and meals.
Appointments
In-person and phone appointments are now being scheduled. Call 651-266-1300 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Face masks are still required. We will provide you a mask if needed.
WIC services
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.
Powdered infant formula recall
An advisory was issued Feb. 18, 2020 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a voluntary recall issued by Abbott Laboratories for some of the Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas. Learn more. If you are unable to find your regular WIC formula, you may temporarily use your WIC Card to buy a different brand. See temporarily approved formulas.
Eligibility
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.
Clinic hours and locations
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.
Food benefits
WIC provides food to participants through food vouchers. Participants redeem these benefits at WIC eligible grocery stores and participating farmers’ markets. WIC can also provide special formula as needed.
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding
You can successfully breastfeed/chestfeed with help and support.
- WIC offers a peer breastfeeding counselor for a personal connection to help you succeed.
- WIC has lactation specialists and staff trained to help encourage and coach you.
- Public Health offers breastfeeding/chestfeeding support for moms and families.
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding resource
For questions, Ramsey County clients are encouraged to call the WIC lactation consultant at 651-249-1683.
Lactation Lounge
A free drop-in breast/chestfeeding support service. Come share tips and socialize with other expecting, breast/chestfeeding and pumping families. Siblings and support people welcome. All families welcome.
Second Tuesday each month (10 a.m. - noon)
- August 9
Highland Park Library
1974 Ford Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55116
Peer Breastfeeding Counselor Program Feedback
If you participate in the WIC program and have been assigned a Peer Breastfeeding Counselor, please take a moment to give us your feedback.
Breast pump information
WIC does not promote or advertise breast pump companies or products.
Please contact your health care provider or insurance company for information about breast pumps.
Health care professionals
Health care provider referral form
Health care providers, please submit the following form to refer a patient to the WIC program.
Peer breastfeeding counselor referral
Hospital and clinic staff, please submit the following form to make a referral for a WIC breastfeeding counselor.
The Ramsey County WIC Program is an equal opportunity provider.
WIC non-discrimination statement.
Contact Us
Related Resources
Eligibility
Referral forms
Health professional, community organizations and general referrals accepted.
Client forms
Resource guides (PDF)
Minnesota Department of Health
Consent Forms (PDF)