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What is WIC?

WIC is a Supplemental Nutrition Program for low income Women, Infants and Children.  This program helps pregnant women, postpartum women and young children (less than 5 years of age) eat well and stay healthy.

 


What does WIC provide?

  • Nutrition Education (personalized counseling and group classes)
  • Breastfeeding Support and Information
  • Referrals to Health care, Social Services and other community programs
  • Special checks to buy healthy foods such as:wic_foods
    • Fruits and Vegetables
    • Whole Grain Foods
    • Cereal
    • Peanut Butter
    • Dry Beans
    • Milk
    • Cheese
    • Eggs
    • Juice
    • Soymilk and Tofu
    • Canned Fish
    • Baby Foods
    • Formula

 


How do I qualify?

To qualify you must:

  • Be in an eligible category:
    • Pregnant woman
    • Postpartum woman
    • Infant or child under 5 years old
  • Live or work in the San Fernando or Santa Clarita Valleys
  • Meet income guidelines

 

How can I apply?

Call NEVHC WIC for an appointment:  (818) 361–7541  or  (800) 313-4942 (4WIC) (toll-free)

 

Where can I find WIC?

WIC has local offices all over the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys. Call one of the numbers listed above for more information about WIC and to find the WIC location closest to your home or work.

 

San Fernando Valley:

Burbank
930 W. Alameda Avenue 

Canoga Park
21013 Sherman Way

Glendale
801 S. Chevy Chase Drive Suite #40

North Hollywood
6420 Bellingham Drive

Pacoima
13631 Van Nuys Blvd.

Pacoima Health Center
12756 Van Nuys Blvd.

Panorama City
8215 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 100

Reseda
18341 Sherman Way #108

San Fernando
1161 N. Maclay Avenue #B

San Fernando Health Center
1600 San Fernando Road

Sun Valley
8132 Sunland Blvd.

Sun Valley Health Center
7223 Fair Avenue

Van  Nuys
7138 Van Nuys Blvd.

 

Santa Clarita Valley:

Canyon Country
26974 Rainbow Glen Drive

Newhall
23630 Newhall Avenue

Valencia Health Center
23763 Valencia Blvd.  

Santa Clarita Health Center
18533 Soledad Canyon Rd.


What do I need to bring to my first appointment?

    1. Proof of income

    Such as a paycheck stub, tax return, Medi-Cal card or letter from employer 

    2. Proof of address
    Such as a utility bill, rent receipt or any letter received through the US mail

    3. Identification
    Such as a driver’s license, passport, student ID, birth certificate or immunization card

      4. Medical information
      Current height and weight and current blood test for anemia for children over 6 months old

        You can have your doctor fill out a WIC Referral Form

        Form for Pregnant Women

        Form for Postpartum Women

        Form for Children

        5. The person who is applying

          Such as the mother or child; must be present at enrollment and all certification appointments 

           

          For information and appointments, call: 818-361–7541 or 800-313-4942.


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