WIC

WIC Clinic Locations

Who Is Eligible for WIC

You may be eligible for WIC if you:

• Are pregnant or postpartum
• Are a caregiver of an infant or child under 5 years old
• Live in Louisiana
• Meet household income guidelines

Individuals enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF automatically meet income eligibility requirements. Foster children also automatically qualify.

For full eligibility details, income limits, and special circumstances, please visit the official Louisiana WIC website.

How to Apply

You can begin the WIC application process in one of the following ways:

• Call your local WIC clinic to schedule an appointment
• Apply online through Louisiana WIC at
  mywic.us/participantreferral?program=LA

What to Bring to Your WIC Appointment

All individuals applying for WIC must be present at the appointment.

For infants and children, please bring one clean, dry diaper for weighing.

A general overview of required items includes:

• Proof of identification
• Proof of Louisiana residency
• Proof of income

Documentation requirements may change. Please refer to the Louisiana WIC website for the most accurate and up-to-date list of required documents.

Services Provided

WIC offers a variety of services designed to support healthy families, including:

• Nutrition education and counseling
• Breastfeeding education and support
• Healthy food benefits
• Referrals to healthcare and community resources
• Support for infant and child growth and development

Appointment Information

• Appointments are required
• Walk-ins are not accepted
• All appointments are conducted in person
• A 15-minute grace period is honored for scheduled appointments

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Cost

WIC services are free for eligible families.
No insurance is required.

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For additional resources please visit the Louisana Department of Health's WIC page:  ldh.la.gov/page/942