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WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN)
Phone: 695-5884
nurse & babyABOUT US

WIC is a federal supplemental nutrition program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.(USDA) for pregnant, postpartum, and breast-feeding women and infants, and children up to age five. Provides food coupons/vouchers to redeem at participating food stores for nutritional foods (ex. milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal). Counseling and education also provided.

Catawba County WIC office serves a case load of over 3,400 participants. (This includes Pregnant or Post Partum Women, Infants to 1 year of age, and Children up to age 5.)

HOURS

  • The WIC office is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • We are not closed at lunch, therefore you may walk in or telephone us as needed throughout the day.
  • Any holiday closings will be posted prior to the holiday for client convenience.

BREASTFEEDING

We have two breastfeeding peer counselors, and a lactation consultant as well as several past breastfeeding mothers

BREASTFEEDING LINKS

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Breastfeeding Basics

    NUTRITION LINKS
    • Located at:
    Catawba County Public Health
    3070 11th Avenue Drive SE
    Hickory, NC 28602
    (828) 695-5884
    "In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

    To file a complaint, of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."
     

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