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?

WIC is here for moms, dads, parents, grandparents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, and guardians of all kinds! If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5—you can get support from 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 view the latest income guidelines.

Haga clic aquí para ver la guía más reciente de ingresos.

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?

Fill out our interest form, give us a 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
3rd Wednesday & Thursday of each month: 8:30am to 5:30pm
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 50 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

WIC Online Nutrition Classes

WIChealth.org is WIC’s online nutrition education portal available exclusively to WIC participants. Parents and caretakers can use this website to complete WIC education appointments online to learn about healthy habits and child development to build the foundation for a lifetime of good health.