Georgia WIC Program

A Special Food and Nutrition Education Program

For Women, Infants and Children

 

State WIC Office

Division of Public Health

Georgia Department of Human Resources

Two Peachtree Street, NW

10^th Floor

Atlanta, GA 30303

Telephone:  1-800-228-9173

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• A pregnant woman

• A breastfeeding woman

• A woman who has recently been pregnant

• An infant or a child less than 5 years old

TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST ALSO:

• Have a low or moderate income

AND

• Have a special need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling

 SERVICES PROVIDED:

• Nutritious foods

• Nutrition counseling

• Breast feeding support

• Health care referral

 APPROVED WIC FOODS:

 

    Milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter, fruit or vegetable juices, dry beans or peas, iron fortified formula