The Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and children up to age 5 stay healthy. There is no cost to you for participating.

WIC Provides

• Nutrition education and counseling
• Access to healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, whole grains, infant foods, cereals and more
• Breastfeeding support
• Referrals to health and social services
• Information about other services

Program Qualifications

• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under age 5, you may qualify for WIC. You can view the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) income guidelines to see if you qualify.
• Caver County residents can call (952) 818-3728 to be screened over the phone, or complete the online screening form. 
• Watch the Welcome to Minnesota WIC video:
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Somali
  • Hmong
  • Karen
  • Pashto

Clinics Outside of Carver County

• WIC services are available to income eligible residents of Minnesota. 
• Visit MDH's WIC website for information about clinics outside of Carver County.

The USDA prohibits discrimination in the administration of its programs. View the WIC Nondiscrimination Statement. 

Additional Information

• Breastfeeding & You
• Recipes
• Shopping for WIC Foods