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:
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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:
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.
- Download the free WICShopper app to your smartphone:
WIC Online Enrollment Form
WIC Shopping Complaint Form
Location
Kalispell, MT 59901
1035 1st Ave West
Kalispell, MT 59901