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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
To make a WIC appointment in Sumter or Lake County, call:
(352) 771-5559 (English) or (352) 989-9001 ext. 3601 (Spanish)
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
For a pregnant woman, each unborn baby counts as 1 extra person in the household size.
Size of |
| Monthly Income |
1 |
| $1,986 |
2 |
| $2,686 |
3 |
| $3,386 |
4 |
| $4,086 |
5 |
| $4,786 |
6 |
| $5,486 |
7 |
| $6,186 |
8 |
| $6,886 |
Revised 6/18/2021
We have two convenient WIC office locations:
BUSHNELL415 E Noble Ave.
Bushnell, FL 33513Office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmWILDWOOD
104 Rutland St.
Wildwood, FL 34785Office hours:
Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
If you need immediate assistance, please call our appointment desk at 352-771-5559.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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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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