Applying for WIC

To participate in WIC, you must be income eligible and have a qualifying medical or nutritional need. To be eligible, you must:

  • Live in North Carolina
  • Be a pregnant woman; a woman who has been pregnant in the last six (6) months; a breastfeeding woman who has had a baby in the last 12 months; an infant or child up to age five (5)
  • Be income eligible. Income is based on the size of the family unit and the total household income. Persons participating in Medicaid, Food Stamps, or Work First are already income eligible. See the Income Eligibility Chart for specific Qualifying Income Guidelines.
  • Have a qualifying medical or nutritional need as determined by a WIC Nutritionist

To apply for WIC, you may visit or call the WIC office or fill out the referral form online. The WIC Program has a site located in both the Greensboro and High Point Health clinics. Both sites are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will be given an appointment to begin the process of receiving services.

The addresses for the Greensboro and High Point WIC clinics are listed below:

Greensboro WIC ClinicHigh Point WIC Clinic
1100 E. Wendover Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27405
336-641-3214
336-641-4617 Fax		501 E. Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260
336-641-7571
336-641-6961 Fax

Appointment Descriptions and Documents Needed

Appointment TypeWhat to Bring or Have at HandWhat to Expect During Appointment
Low Risk Follow-Up (Online nutrition education)
  • Benefits will be issued remotely and next appointments will be scheduled
  • You will receive shopping list and next appointment via United States Postal Service (USPS)
Ready, Set, Baby Class (In Clinic) 
  • Form of ID (eWIC card or photo ID)
Group class

Maternity Certification (Mat Cert)

(In Clinic or Remote if all documents have been submitted 72-hours prior)

  • Pregnant mother
  • Form of ID for mom (eWIC card or photo ID)
  • Proof of income (Medicaid or SNAP OR check stubs for last 30 days)
  • Proof of residence/address (photo ID or a bill OR Medicaid card)
  • Income eligibility
  • Weight/height
  • Hemoglobin check
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Issuance of benefits

Baby Certification (Baby Cert) 

(In Clinic or Remote if all documents have been submitted 72-hours prior)

  • Infant and mother
  • Form of ID for mom (eWIC card or photo ID)
  • Proof of income (Medicaid or SNAP or check stubs for last 30 days)
  • Proof of residence/address (photo ID or a bill or Medicaid card)
  • Form of ID for baby (mother’s copy of birth certificate or crib card or hospital bracelet)
  • Prescription if applicable
  • Income eligibility
  • Weight/height
  • Hemoglobin check
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Issuance of benefits

Child Certification (Child Cert)

(In Clinic or Remote if all documents have been submitted 72-hours prior)

  • Child
  • Form of ID (eWIC card or Medicaid card, social security card or birth certificate)
  • Proof of income (Medicaid or SNAP or check stubs for last 30 days)
  • Proof of residence/address (photo ID or a bill or Medicaid card)
  • Prescription if applicable
  • Income eligibility
  • Weight/height
  • Hemoglobin check
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Issuance of benefits

Nutrition Education (NE) or Midyear Assessment (MYA) 

(Telephone)

  • Nutrition assessment (expect a call between 8 a.m.-12 p.m. if scheduled in the morning, or 1-5 p.m. if scheduled in the afternoon)
  • Issuance of benefits

Formula Change

(No appointment needed. Call or come to clinic if you have unused formula.)

  • Form of ID (eWIC card or photo ID)
  • Prescription if applicable
  • Unused formula
Issuance of benefits with new formula

Transfer In State (from another county in NC)

(No appointment needed. Call or come to clinic.)

  • Form of ID for parent/guardian (eWIC card or photo ID)
  • Form of ID for infant/child (birth certificate or Social Security card)
  • Proof of residence/address (photo ID or a bill or Medicaid card)
  • Prescription if applicable 
Issuance of benefits if needed

Transfer Out of State (from another state)

(No appointment needed. Call or come to clinic.)

  • Form of ID for parent/guardian (eWIC card or photo ID)
  • Form of ID for infant/child (birth certificate or Social Security card)
  • Proof of residence/address (photo ID or a bill OR Medicaid card)
  • VOC or summary sheet from prior WIC clinic
  • Prescription if applicable
  • Issuance of card
  • Issuance of benefits
Pending
  • Form of ID (eWIC card or photo ID)
  • Missing information (proof of address, income, or ID)
Issuance of benefits
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