Women, Infants & Children

The WIC program offers nutrition and education for pregnant women, breast-feeding women, infants and children up to age 5. For more information about WIC and nutrition education, meal planning and recipes check out the WIC Health website. For more information about WIC foods, nutrition and breastfeeding view the Minnesota Department of Health WIC Program website.

WIC Notice Regarding COVID-19 Outbreak

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, WIC will no longer be taking in person visits. We are still offering all services via phone appointment only. If you have a scheduled appointment already, please be prepared to receive a phone call at that time. If you need to schedule an appointment or inform WIC of a phone number change please call our office 218-299-7777. 

Please read through the following guidance on preparing for your phone appointment:  Preparing for Your WIC Phone Appointment   

Powdered infant formula recall

An advisory was issued Feb. 18, 2022 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a voluntary recall issued by Abbott Laboratories for some of the Similac, Alimentum or EleCare powdered infant formulas. Learn more. If you are unable to find your regular WIC formula, you may temporarily use your WIC Card to buy a different brand. See temporarily approved formulas.

Abbott Formula Recall - Health Care Providers (PDF)

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