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Eligibility & Enrollment
Eligibility Requirements
There is no charge to participate in the WIC program. Eligibility is based on:
- Income
- Nutrition Risk
- Residency
- Category
- Breastfeeding
- Children under age of five
- Infants
- Postpartum
- Pregnant
Enrollment Requirements
To make an appointment or for comments please call the Health Department at 910-347-5002 or Tarawa Terrace at 910-353-0022. The following information will be needed to complete your enrollment:
WIC Prescreening Tool
The WIC Prescreening Tool can help you find out if you are eligibile for WIC benefits.
Find Your Local WIC Program and Apply
To find your local WIC office and apply for the program, contact the local WIC agency that serves the residents of the county in which you live.
You can:
- Look up your county office below
- Call 1-844-601-0365
- Text localwic + your zip code to 67076
- Fill out the WIC Referral Form
Current Identification
One of the following forms of identification is required for women enrolling:
- Birth certificate
- Immunization record
- Medicaid card
- Military ID
- Social Security card
- Valid driver's license
- Work/school ID
- Hospital crib card
- ID bracelet
- Mother's verification of facts form
Proof of Residence
Verification of where you live must be provided. The following will be accepted:
- Bank statement
- Current rental or mortgage agreement
- Medicaid card
- Recent utility bill
- Valid driver's license
Finally, those wishing to enroll in the WIC program must have proof of current income. You may provide:
- Letter from employer stating gross income and frequency of pay
- Letter of certification from Food & Nutrition Services
- Medicaid card
- Most recent paycheck stubs or LES
- Recent tax return if self-employed
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Health Department
Physical Address
612 College Street
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Phone: 910-347-2154Fax: 910-347-7941
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday open until 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - Closed
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Tarawa Terrace WIC Office
Physical Address
2455 Iwo Jima Blvd
Tarawa Terrace, NC 28543
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2nd and 4th Thursdays extended hours to 8 p.m.