Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
WIC families in Polk, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer counties are now a part of "Wild Rivers WIC". Please use our new phone number 715.204.4159 for all calls and texts.
What is WIC?
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program that provides food and nutrition information to those who qualify. We’re here to help you with nutrition education, breastfeeding support, care beyond WIC, and access to healthy foods.
You May Qualify for WIC if:
- You live in Wisconsin
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or a new mother
- You have an infant or child under 5 years of age
- Have a household income (before taxes) that is less than or equal to WIC income guidelines WIC: Who is Eligible? | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- You may automatically qualify if your family receives Badger Care, Foodshare, or W-2 benefits
How to Apply for WIC?
- Call Wild Rivers WIC at 715.204.4159 to get started on your application. Our clerk will walk you through the application process over the phone and let you know if you qualify.
- Or go to WIC (wicmomstrong.com) and provide us with your contact information.
WIC Foods:
WIC food packages may contain many of the following food items:
- Milk
- 100% Juice
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Eggs
- Peanut butter
- Beans, peas, lentils
- Cereal
- Whole Wheat/whole grain foods
- Fruits and Vegetables (fresh, canned, frozen)
- Baby Foods: cereal, fruits and vegetables, meats
Prescription Request Form: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/f4/f44024d.docx
Updated Full WIC Shopping Guide link: p44578.pdf (SECURED) (wisconsin.gov)
Nondiscrimination StatementUse the link to view the WIC: Nondiscrimination Statement | Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
For Current WIC Participants
Families identify health habits they want to improve for their child and/or family. Fit Families is available to families with 2-4 year old children.
- Parents select 1 of 3 common health goals:
- Make Every Bit Count...More Fruits and Vegetables!
- Move More...Watch Less!
- Make Every Sip Count...More Healthy Beverages!
- Families' efforts to make health changes are rewarded by incentives or prizes!
- A Fit Families Coach provides monthly contacts by phone, email or text for support as families make these lifestyle changes.
How to Enroll in Fit Families:
- Sign up with your WIC dietitian at you next WIC appointment.
- Or call 715-240-4159 for more information.
If you are a WIC participant, you are eligible to receive an extra dollar amount to use at farmers market for the season. Call our office to have farmers market benefits issued to you.
- List of approved markets in our area: 2023 Farmers Market List.pdf
- Farmers market basics: p40154.pdf (SECURED) (wisconsin.gov)
Wisconsin MyWIC App
Use the app to view your WIC benefit balance, search WIC foods, find stores and view WIC messages.
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Contact Information & Hours
Meet the Wild Rivers WIC Team
(Standing: Support staff -- Cathy, Ashley, Katie.
Sitting: WIC Dietitians -- Sarah, Kelly, Rhonda)
Polk | Burnett | Washburn | Sawyer | |
Location | Polk County Government Center 100 Polk County Plaza, Balsam Lake WI 54810 Satellite clinic: Amery |
Burnett County Government Center 7410 County Rd K Siren WI 54872 |
Washburn County Services Center 304 2nd Street Shell Lake WI 54871 |
Sawyer County Courthouse 10610 Main Street, Hayward WI 54843 Setellite Clinic: Winter |
Office open Hours for in-person appointments |
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
1st Thursday, 2nd Friday, and 3rd & 4th Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
1st Thursday, 2nd Friday, and 3rd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
1st Friday and first 4 Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
Phone appointments for all locations Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Late appointments by request
Please call ahead for Burnett, Washburn, and Sawyer offices if you plan to drop-in without an appointment as hours may vary slightly from month to month.
Phone: 715.204.4159
Fax: 715.500.6512