Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
1200 Washington Avenue
Bay City, Michigan 48708-5745
(989) 895-4002 Voice
(989) 895-4049 TDD/TTY
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Extended hours 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of every month 8:00am - 6:00pm
PINCONNING CLINIC
415 Arthur Street
(989) 879-3081
Hours of Operation
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month; 9:00 - 4:00pm
The Bay County WIC Program
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Community Health. WIC is a food and nutrition program that services pregnant women, infants and children up to the age of 5 years old. By providing healthy foods, nutrition education and assisting with referrals to other health and social services, WIC can help prevent malnutrition and reduce the risk of illness.
Eligibility
Program eligibility is based on income (at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines or receiving Medicaid Insurance or Food Stamps). Participants must be Michigan residents, also. The Bay County WIC Clinic is located as part of the Health Department in Bay City and in Pinconning.
WIC Provides Food, Nutrition Education and Community Referrals
WIC provides participants with a WIC EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card that acts like a debit card when used at local participating WIC stores. Food benefits are loaded on the card and clients shop for food items such as milk, eggs, cereal, bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, beans, peanut butter, cheese and juice. Infants who are not breastfed receive formula during their first year; infant cereal and baby food is added at six months of age. Nutrition education is offered to all participants or caregivers, also.
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
The Bay County WIC Agency has trained personnel to assist mothers with breastfeeding education and counseling. WIC strongly encourages breastfeeding and can assist families with hands-on support, loaning or purchasing a breast pump, or referrals for in-home support.
Project Fresh
During the months of June through October, WIC participants can receive additional benefits to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the local farmers' markets. Project Fresh partners with Michigan State University Extension to provide education to WIC clients.
If you would like more information about WIC, you may go to www.michigan.gov/wic or call 1-800-26-BIRTH.