Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Call (530) 225-5168 for questions or to schedule an appointment!

The Shasta County WIC program helps pregnant women, new moms, and young children eat well, stay healthy, and be active. With WIC you receive:

Healthy, no cost foods
Nutrition education for you and your family
Referrals to community services
Information and support for breastfeeding

WIC serves families with low to medium incomes, including many working families.

If you receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs or CalFresh (Food Stamps), you could meet the income eligibility for WIC.

U.S. citizenship is not a requirement for receiving WIC. The non-cash benefits provided by WIC do not affect immigration status. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.

Are you eligible?

Take these 3 easy steps to see if you qualify!

Looking for more information about childbirth? Click here to learn more about a local childbirth education workshop. Register at www.pamelallano.com.

Breastfeeding support is available to answer brief questions, provide one-on-one breastfeeding counseling, and to make referrals to the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and various agencies within Shasta County who assist new mothers and families.

Income eligibility guidelines for May 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Shasta County WIC has 7 offices. WIC staff are providing remote services for families while physically distancing during the pandemic. Call (530) 225-5168 to schedule an appointment.