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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
- 800-342-3556
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Fax
352-669-3536 -
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1305
Tavares, FL 32778
To make a WIC appointment please call the main WIC phone number located in the "Contact Us" block.
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children.
WIC provides the following at no cost:
healthy foods
nutrition education and counseling
breastfeeding support
referrals for health
To be income-eligible for WIC
You must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines OR you are income-eligible if you are currently receiving Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Food Assistance. However, you do not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.
WIC Income Guidelines
How to apply
To apply for WIC please call the main WIC phone number located in the "Contact Us" block.
The WIC office will give you a date and time for a WIC certification visit. At this visit, the household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed. On that day, you will find out if you and your children are eligible for WIC.
What to bring to the WIC Certification visit
WIC Locations in Sumter County
Bushnell
415 East Noble Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513
Office hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Wildwood
104 Rutland Avenue, Wildwood, FL 34785
Office hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Additional Resources
Listing of Farmers' Markets by State
FDA Food Safety for Kids Teens
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
If you suspect someone is misusing or abusing WIC program benefits, please call Toll-Free 1-855-283-5135.
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