How can I apply to accept WIC at my store? (WIC Vendor) If you need assistance, contact the State WIC Office at (217) 782-2166. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify. Make an appointment and find out what papers or documents you need to bring with you. Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local Women, Infants and Children office near you. Services are provided in communities throughout the state. How can I apply for WIC benefits? (WIC Participant)
The USDA does not currently have a waiver for the WIC program to allow customers to purchase menstrual products or diapers with WIC benefits. Food items that are not specifically prescribed. Use the Pre-Screening Tool to find out if you might qualify for WIC benefits. 
Infants and Children under 5 years old (including foster children). 
Pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.įor more information about what WIC does, review the brochure Make a Difference in Your Child's Life Who can receive these services? Women and their children who are: WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. Parents or caregivers can find available vaccines at or by contacting their healthcare provider or local pharmacy. COVID-19 vaccines are free and available to everyone at no cost. All children, including children who have already had COVID-19, should get vaccinated. Parents and caregivers can now get their children six months and older vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines to better protect them from COVID-19. CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone six months and older. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to keep our children safe. WIC operations will vary by local agency so please contact your local WIC clinic directly for additional details or questions. 
Please be aware WIC local agencies have been given the flexibility to complete WIC appointments over the telephone. Illinois WIC remains committed to serving families and continuing daily operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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