Health Agency | Public Health

To find out if you are eligible, view WIC’s qualifying incomes or visit the state's WIC website. 

Yes.  In order to enroll in WIC, an appointment is required.  Please call (805) 781-5570 to schedule a telephone appointment.

WIC participants receive monthly food benefits to get healthy foods.  WIC foods include infant cereal, infant formula, iron-fortified adult cereal, vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable juice, eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, dried and canned beans/peas, canned fish, soy-based beverages, tofu, fruits and vegetables, baby foods, and whole-wheat bread.  Special infant formulas and medical foods may be provided when prescribed by a physician for a specified medical condition.  For a full list of eligible foods, click here.

Yes!  WIC benefits will be provided on a California WIC Card for all of your family's food benefits at your first appointment if you qualify.

For more information on the program and its many benefits, visit the California WIC Program website.

Only a WIC authorized food store can accept the WIC Card. Look for the WIC logo or WIC poster to identify stores that accept the WIC Card. You can also consult with your WIC counselor to find a store near you.

Unfortunately WIC cannot be used at Farmers' Markets in San Luis Obispo County at this time.