Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a safe place for families to receive a sense of hope, comfort and security, allowing women, infants and children to thrive. WIC is part of the Community Bridges family of programs. (Para Español, desplácese hacia abajo y en el icono de Google seleccione “Spanish.” La información estara traducida a partir de allí.)

Joining the WIC family

Who qualifies for WIC?

Low- to moderate-income families who have incomes at 185% or less of the Federal Poverty level and/or receive Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or Cash Aid.

Click here to take our online eligibility survey.
Click here to view the latest income guidelines.

Eligible family members:

Women who are pregnant, post-partum, or breastfeeding
Infants
Children under age five (including foster children)

How do I apply for WIC?

Call or visit us to make an appointment today!

WIC Watsonville
Monday – Friday: 8am to 6pm
18 W. Lake Avenue Suite A, Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-7121

WIC Santa Cruz
Monday – Thursday: 8am to 6pm
1105 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-426-3911

WIC Felton
2nd & 4th Wednesday & Thursday: 9am to 5pm
6134 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
831-426-3911

Why is WIC important?

WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services for millions of low-income families, and it plays a crucial role in improving lifetime health for women, their infants, and young children. Part of the nation’s nutrition safety net for over 45 years, WIC now serves over 6 million pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children through their fifth birthday.

Learn more about WIC, by clicking HERE.

Become an advocate for WIC, by clicking HERE.

Our Goals

“I was a participant here before becoming a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. I remember when I had my daughter, I didn't know I had all this support. I feel really lucky to be able to offer it to others now. I go to the hospital twice a week to help new mothers with breastfeeding and healthy ways to eat. It's the best job I can imagine.”

Esmeralda

Staff member and former participant at WIC