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WIC | Hocking County Health Department

WIC | Hocking County Health Department Skip to main content Open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pmAfter-hours public health emergency: call 911, or (740) 385-3000 from outside Hocking County Home / WIC What is WIC? WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition education program. WIC provides services to women, who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a baby less than 6 months old, and infants and children up to five years old. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too! To qualify for WIC services you must: Live in Ohio Meet WIC income guidelines Meet certain nutritional or health risks What does WIC provide? Nutrition education and support Breastfeeding education and support Referral for health care Immunization screening and referral Supplemental foods like: Milk, Cereal, Juice, Eggs, Peanut Butter or Beans, Infant formula, fruits and vegetables and whole grains. How do I apply? To apply, make an appointment with WIC. Schedule an appointment please call our office 740-385-3030 ext. 229Our office hours are: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00Late clinic: 2nd Tuesday of every month 8:00-7:00 We also offer the following satellite clinics:Laurelville 1st Thursday of every Month What do I bring to my first appointment? Proof of address: (WIC reminder card, driver’s license, utility bill) Proof of income: (Medical card, check stubs, food stamp card) Proof of Identification: (birth certificate, crib card, driver’s license, shot records, Medical card) If pregnant, proof of pregnancy All family members applying for WIC (infants, children, pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum mother)