WIC

WIC (Women, Infant, Children)

WIC Hours

Monday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Purpose of WIC

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. It provides short-term, low-cost, preventative health services to families who are at risk due to nutrition related health conditions

What WIC Offers

Nutrition screening, education, and counseling to improve eating habits and reduce nutrition related issues
Access to preventative health programs and community referrals to private and public health providers
Specific supplemental foods to provide the nutrients necessary during critical times of growth and development

Nutrition Education Counseling Includes

Pregnancy and post-partum nutrition
Breastfeeding support and education
Infant and Child feeding practices
Nutrition classes and online education

Examples of documentation you can provide:

Proof of ID: Drivers’s license, birth certificate, Social Security Card, Tribal ID, current pay stubs, insurance card, voter registration card, work ID).

Proof of all household income: (pay stubs from most current 30 days, prior year tax return, Medicaid or SNAP card, if applicable).

Proof of current residency: any document (mailed or Printed) with a current physical address (e.g. utility bill, rent receipt/agreement, landlord statement, mortgage bill with current physical address, current pay stubs, bank statement, credit card statement or 3rd party verifier).

Click here to view 2023 - 2024 WIC Eligibility Guidelines

For more information, please visit the official MT WIC Website at WIC (mt.gov)

Breastfeeding

WIC supports breastfeeding! We have two certified lactation counselors on our team, Stephanie and Jennifer, who are available to provide support in the following areas:

Latch issue
Low milk supply
Mastitis/thrush
Pumps and milk storage guidance
Biting/teething
Returning to work or school

For more information please call 406-499-2117.

Other Breastfeeding Resources:

Retailer List

Check out this up-to-date map of all the WIC-approved grocery stores in the state of Montana.

List of approved WIC retailers in the state of Montana.

eWIC is here!

AVAILABLE NOW
- Established WIC participants can download the FREE smartphone app, WICSmart, or go to WICSmart.com to complete nutrition education online and have WIC benefits instantly loaded onto your eWIC card. Call us at 406-751-8170 or see our insert to find out easy it is!
- New Food options include tofu, string cheese and canned fruit/vegetables. Checkout the new WIC food list as of October 2023.
  - Download the free WICShopper app to your smartphone:
    - View a digital version of the Montana’s current food list
    - Scan Barcode or Key Enter UPC to see if an item is WIC authorized
    - Get Recipe Ideas
    - Learn Life Hacks, Low Budget Tips and Tricks for Using WIC Foods
    - Product Requests: If you see an item you believe should be on the approved food list, you can submit the request here.
  - For more information on eWIC, call us at 406.751.8170 or go to the WIC webpage.