Apply for WIC in Three Easy Steps

Step 1:  Find a WIC clinic.

• To find the WIC clinic closest to your home, use our online WIC clinic search site or call Within Reach at 1-800-322-2588.
• Within Reach staff will tell you the address and phone number of the WIC clinic closest to you.  There are over 240 clinics in Washington, so there's probably one close to you.

Step 2:  Make an appointment to apply for WIC.

• Friendly WIC staff will help you schedule an appointment and will answer your questions about WIC.
• The appointment to determine if you are eligible takes only about 30-45 minutes.

Read about Who's Eligible

Step 3:  Bring identification, proof of residency, and proof of income to your WIC appointment.

• If you are pregnant, also bring proof of pregnancy.
• WIC staff will talk with you and fill out the information needed. You do not have to fill out a lot of paperwork.
• Eligible clients get WIC checks for food on the day of their appointment. No waiting!

Read about WIC participants' rights and responsibilities 

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Documents posted in PDF version on the Department of Health Web site will be made available on request to users who are unable to download or view them. For persons with disabilities, PDF documents will be made available on request in other formats. To submit a request, contact WIC's Web Coordinator. Download the free PDF viewer here.

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. To file a complaint, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Washington WIC does not discriminate.

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Last Update:  10/02/2009 12:31 PM
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