The mission of the WIC program is to improve the health status and prevent health problems among Ohio’s at-risk women, infants, and children. 

What is WIC?

WIC is a nutrition education program.  WIC provides nutritious foods which promote good health for pregnant women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age five.

Who is eligible for WIC?

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a baby less than six months old, and infants and children up to five years old are eligible to apply for WIC

To qualify for services you must: live in Ohio, meet WIC income guidelines, and meet certain nutritional or health risks.

What does WIC provide?

WIC provides: nutrition education and support; breastfeeding education and support; referral for health care; immunization screening and referral; supplemental foods like milk, cereal, juice, eggs etc.

How do I find out more?

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for WIC services and you currently live in Fairfield County, you can:

Call the Fairfield Department of Health WIC office, 740-652-2800  or Stop by the WIC office at the Fairfield Department of Health,  1587 Granville Pike in Lancaster to pick up an application.