Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a no-cost nutrition and health support program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and new parents, and children under 5. It provides healthy foods, education, and referrals to community resources.

Services available through WIC

Sedgwick County WIC staff, including registered dietitians and nurses, meet with participants at no cost to provide:

• Nutrition education to support healthy eating and overall health

• Supplemental food benefits for buying specific healthy foods

• Referrals to community and health agencies for additional support

• No-cost, virtual, Interactive Breastfeeding Support and Education classes* (*Classes are open to all.)

CLASSES IN ENGLISH

• No cost; open to the public
• 2nd (second) Wednesday of each month from 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm 
• Held online through Microsoft Teams.
• Call 316-660-7444 to sign up or click here on the day of the class to join.

CLASSES IN SPANISH

• No cost; open to the public
• 3rd (third) Wednesday of each month from 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm 
• Held online through Microsoft Teams.
• Call 316-660-7444 to sign up or click here on the day of the class to join.

Click here to download the Interactive Breastfeeding Classes flyer: English/Spanish

• Call the WIC office at 316-660-7444 to schedule an appointment

• Bring identification, proof of income, and health information for yourself and your children

• Staff will review eligibility and guide you through enrollment

eWIC Card  

WIC benefits are provided on an electronic benefit card (eWIC).

• Use the eWIC card to buy approved WIC foods for each family member enrolled in WIC

• Choose which WIC foods to buy at each store visit

• Buy WIC foods and non-WIC items in the same transaction at participating stores

WICShopper App

The WICShopper App helps manage WIC benefits while shopping.

• View approved WIC foods and current benefits

• Scan item barcodes in the store to see if a food is WIC approved

• To download the app to your smartphone, click here: Apple | Android

To be eligible for WIC in Kansas:

• Women must meet income guidelines and be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently delivered a baby.

• Children must be younger than 5 years.

• Participants must have a health check with WIC staff to see if extra nutrition or health support is needed.

If you have questions about the WIC program or have concerns about whether or not you and your family qualify, please call (316) 660-7444.

Visit www.kansaswic.org for more information and to view the income guidelines.

WIC services are available at the following locations:

2716 W. Central
Wichita, KS 67214

Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (by appointment)

(Click the link for directions.)

 

1131 S. Clifton
Wichita, KS 67218

Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (by appointment)

(Click the link for directions.)