WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children. District 4 provides WIC services FREE for eligible:
- Infants and children 1-5 years old
- Pregnant women
- Postpartum women (up to 6 months)
- Breastfeeding mothers (up to 1 year)
If you are a current member of the District 4 WIC program, you can make an appointment by calling 706.298.6080 or 770.722.0633.
All WIC participants must be at nutritional risk and have financial need. Click here to see the national WIC-eligibility requirements.
About The Program
WIC benefits individuals and families in need by increasing access to healthy foods, providing breastfeeding support, promoting low-risk births, and offering cost-savings to health care.
At WIC appointments, participants will get personalized nutritional advice from our friendly and welcoming staff of health experts. We will check height, weight and screen for anemia to track growth and development. Your appointment may also include breastfeeding support and advice.
Our WIC services include:
- Nutrition education
- Growth evaluations
- Food benefits to use at one of the many local grocery stores
- Cooking classes
- Breastfeeding peer counselors
- Wellness resources
- Summer Farmers Markets
- Referrals to other health services you may be eligible for
Only WIC participants are eligible to receive these benefits.
Georgia eWIC
Georgia eWIC, a new electronic system for issuing food benefits through the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program has officially launched in District 4 Georgia Department of Public Health.
For frequently asked questions about the new Georgia eWIC benefit card, setting up your 4-digit PIN, and more visit: wicconnect.com
Apply For Our Program Now
Take the first step and join WIC for your family – because your children deserve a healthy start. Check your eligibility today.
To apply visit: Georgia Gateway or call 706.298.6080 or 770.722.0633.