What is this service?
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to health care and other community services.
Call (805) 781-5570 or text (888) 417-6180 and someone will be with you shortly! (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm)
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Formula Updates
For the latest formula information for WIC Participants - www.myfamily.WIC.ca.gov
Updated formula information for California - https://cdph.ca.gov/formula
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WIC has temporarily added more container sizes and types of powdered formulas to help you find formula for your baby. Please text (888) 417-6180 or call your local WIC office to have your WIC benefits updated.
Temporary Formula Options
Tips for Finding WIC Formula
- Download the CA WIC App to find grocers near you that accept WIC or search for WIC authorized grocery stores here.
- To save time, call before you shop to ask if the formula you need is available or when they will get some.
- Ask WIC or a health care provider for guidance on other formulas you could use. Babies can usually tolerate other formulas well unless your baby is drinking a special therapeutic formula. In those cases, we recommend consulting with your baby's healthcare provider.
- If you're receiving a special formula from WIC or your baby's health insurance and cannot find your formula at any stores, please contact your local WIC office. Your doctor may prescribe another formula that will work well for your baby.
- If you cannot find baby formula at any store, we recommend calling your baby's doctor to see if they have in-office samples available.
- Check the Walmart Baby Formula Availability webpage to find available formula options at any Walmart store.
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Babies need the right balance of nutrients — not too much or too little of anything — to grow and be healthy. It is important for your baby's health to stick with products that meet federal standards that ensure formula is safe and free of harmful bacteria.
Although recipes for homemade baby formulas on the internet may seem like an answer to the formula shortage, they can be dangerous for your baby’s health. Pediatricians advise that homemade formula may not be safe or meet your baby's nutritional needs.
For more information on resources to find baby formula, go to: cdph.ca.gov/formula
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Who can use this service?
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby in the past 6 months (or pregnancy loss);
- Children up to 5 years of age, including those cared for by a mom, dad, a grandparent, foster parent, step-parent or guardian; and
- Meet the WIC income guidelines or who receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKS or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits; and
- Live in California.
Take the online WIC Eligibility Assessment to see if you may qualify.
Is there a charge for this service?
This service is provided free of charge.
When and where is this service offered?
Please contact the WIC office nearest you to schedule an appointment or text toll free (888) 417-6180.