The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition education program that provides healthy food options and lactation support for families. Newly pregnant parents, migrants, working families, military families, partners, and foster parents/guardians of children under 5 years old are encouraged to apply.

Families may qualify if they live in California and:

Are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum; or care for a child under age 5 and
Have low-to-medium income or receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits.

WIC offers families

Nutrition and Health Education
- Information covered includes: prenatal and postpartum women's health, feeding your infant and child, building healthy lifestyles, parenting tips
Breastfeeding and Chestfeeding Education and Support
- This support may include one-on-one support from a lactation counselor and loan of a breast pump.
WIC provides an EBT card to purchase nutritious foods that are high in vitamins A and C, protein, iron, and calcium. These nutrients are key to good health of pregnant women and breastfeeding women, as well as good health and development of infants and children. Your WIC healthy foods will depend on your preferences and your child’s age. WIC foods include:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Eggs
- Dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt
- Soy alternatives like soymilk, tofu
- Whole grains like bread, brown rice, cereal, pasta, tortillas
- Peanut butter
- Beans
- Vitamin C juices
- Infant cereals and jarred baby foods
- Infant formula
- Canned fish
Referrals and help finding health care and other community services.

We are currently providing remote and in-person services, as needed. To schedule an appointment with Mono County WIC, please call the Mammoth Lakes office at (760) 924-4610.

To learn more about WIC services here: https://www.myfamily.wic.ca.gov/

or check your eligibility at: https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/AmIEligible#step1

WIC hosts a Virtual Lactation Support Group for any/all lactating parents (you do not have to be a WIC participant to participate in the Lactation Support Group).

Lactation resources for participants and providers:
- AAP Breastfeeding Action Plan for the First 14 Days https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/11.3.2021%20AAP%20Breastfeeding%20Acti...
- Website in English, includes some Spanish resources https://physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org/
- Website in Spanish https://asi-iycf.org/
- Lactation handouts in multiple languages https://www.lactationtraining.com/resources/handouts-parents

Mono County WIC Hours of Operations

Location	Days and hours
CIVIC CENTER Mono County Public Health 1290 Tavern Rd., Ste 246 - 2nd Floor Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546	In-Office Days and Hours vary. Please call 760-924-4610 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Bridgeport Public Health 37 Emigrant St Bridgeport CA, 93517	Please call 760-924-4610 for more information or to schedule an appointment
Walker Community Center 442 Mule Deer Dr. Walker, CA 96107	Please call 760-924-4610 for more information or to schedule an appointment
June Lake Community Center 90 West Granite June Lake, CA 93529	Please call 760-924-4610 for more information or to schedule an appointment
Lee Vining Community Center 296 Mattly Ave Lee Vining, CA 93541	Please call 760-924-4610 for more information or to schedule an appointment
Marine and Family Services Building 700 Champagne Ave Coleville, CA 96107	Please call 760-924-4610 for more information or to schedule an appointment

WIC tools

Participants

California WIC Card
- English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz_j2hkvb2c&t=1s
- en Español: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0hxhnXxxlg
Download the WIC App
- For iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/california-wic-app/id1465925233
- For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.ca.cdph.cawic&hl=en_US...
Save these phone numbers:
- WIC Card Support: 1-844-469-3264
- WIC Program: 1-800-852-5770
- If you forget your PIN, call WIC Card Support for 24 hour help.
Check your WIC Food Balance Before You Shop
- Use the free California WIC app on your smartphone.
- Look at your store receipt from your last shopping trip.
- Ask a cashier or customer service person at the grocery store to print your WIC Food Balance.
- Call the toll free number on the back of your WIC Card, 1-844-4MY-FAMILY or 1-844-469-3264.
- Go online to www.myfamily.wic.ca.gov
Select Your WIC Foods At the Store
- Get just the WIC foods you need at each shopping trip.
- Use your WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide, the free California WIC app, and your WIC Food Balance to help you choose the right foods.
- Shopping Guide: https://myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/ShoppingforWICFoods#ShoppingforWICFoods
- Separate your WIC foods from your non-WIC items as you shop to make checkout easier.
To complete an online nutrition or breastfeeding class on your own time and at your own pace, go to:
- https://www.wichealth.org/