WIC

Foods provided through the WIC program are designed to supplement the participants diet with specific nutrients. WIC authorized foods can include: infant cereal, baby foods, iron-fortified adult cereal, friuts and vegetables, vitamin C rich fruit or vegetable juice, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, soy based beverages, peanut butter, dried and canned beans/peas, canned fish, whole wheat bread and other whole grain options. For infants of women who do not fully breastfeed, WIC provides iron fortified infant formula or special infant formulas and medical foods if medically indicated.

Click here to see if you're eligible.

After using the pre screening tool above, please contact the Christian County Health Department to make an appointment. Applicants will be advised on what to bring to the appointment to verify eligibility. 

All WIC agencies have been mandated to implement WIC electronic benefit transfer which uses a magnetic stripe or smart card, similar to a credit card, that participants use in the check-out lane to redeem their food benefits. EBT provides a safer, easier, and more efficient grocery experience and provides greater flexibility in the way WIC participants can shop.

Even though breast milk is the most nutritious and complete source of food for infants, nationally less than 30% of infants are breastfed at 1 year of age. A major goal of the WIC Program is to improve the nutritional status of infants; therefore, WIC mothers are encouraged to breastfeed their infants, unless medically contraindicated. Pregnant women and new WIC mothers are provided breastfeeding educational materials and support through counseling and guidance. Click HERE to explore the benefits of breastfeeding and find helpful resources.

Email rondaj.taylor@ky.gov to learn more.