Georgia WIC
WIC COVID-19 Update
The Georgia WIC Team continues to streamline processes, explore flexible options and request waivers, of USDA FNS, necessary to expedite and facilitate WIC services in light of the current COVID-19 Pandemic. Approval for a waiver of physical presence has been granted along with the ability to issue benefits remotely. Other waiver requests are continuously being submitted. Georgia WIC is actively exploring the possibility of opening the Gateway Customer portal. Opening the Customer Portal may alleviate the need for participants and applicants to physically go into a WIC Clinic to receive services. As we continue to work through current circumstances, please know that our aim is to ensure that every action minimizes barriers for the citizens of Georgia. Georgia WIC is here for you and will make every effort to provide platinum customer service during this time of need. Please contact your local WIC Clinic for adjusted COVID-19 services available in your area. See a list of USDA approved waivers for Georgia.
Help When Help is Needed
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program© for:
- Infants and Children age 1 to 5 years (including foster children)
- Pregnant Women
- Breastfeeding Mothers (up to 1 year)
- Postpartum Women (up to 6 months)
How Do I Qualify For WIC Benefits?
Generally, WIC is available to:
- low income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women
- low-income parent or guardian who is the sole provider of children under age five who are at nutritional risk and who are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level
You can learn more about WIC and take the WIC Eligibility Assessment to see if you qualify* or contact your local WIC office to make an appointment and find out which documents you will need to bring with you. (To find your local WIC agency use the clinic listing) At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify).
What WIC Provides
- Special checks to buy healthy foods from WIC-authorized vendors – milk, eggs, bread, cereal, juice, peanut butter, and much more (see Authorized Foods)
- Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy
- Support and information about breastfeeding your baby
- Help in finding health care and other community services
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Page last updated 3/30/2020