Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal program that provides food to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and infants and children until the age of five. The program provides nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds the WIC Program.

What food is available through WIC?

Nutritious foods rich in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C are available through WIC. These are key nutrients commonly missing in the diets of the WIC target population. Participants exchange WIC food vouchers at authorized retail grocery stores and pharmacies.

What kinds of food are available with WIC food vouchers?

  • Milk
  • Peanut Butter
  • Cereal
  • Infant Cereal
  • Dried Beans
  • Juice
  • Carrots
  • Eggs
  • Cheese
  • Tuna
  • Dried Peas
  • Infant Formula


Who is eligible for WIC?

  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
  • Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
  • Infants
  • Children up to 5 years

You must also have a health risk factor based on:

  • Height and weight
  • Blood test for low iron
  • Health history
  • Diet history

For more information or to apply for WIC please contact Mary Rose, the Jones County WIC Director at 252-448-9111 or mary.m.rose@jones.nc.gov. Interpreter services are available if needed.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.