WIC Program

To get breastfeeding assistance, you can call our 24-hour Breastfeeding Hotline at 518-221-7183, visit www.breastfeedingpartners.org or call the WIC office at 518-465-9387 for a breastfeeding consultation appointment with the Lactation Counselors in office.

Whitney Young WIC also has a Breastfeeding Support Facebook Page, which can be found here.

You may be eligible for WIC if:

• You are a pregnant, postpartum or nursing, or if you have children under the age of five
• You live in New York State
• You or your children are determined to be at nutritional risk

You must also meet the income eligibility guidelines.

However, you automatically income-qualify for WIC if you currently receive:

• Medicaid
• Food Stamps/SNAP benefits
• TANF (temporary assistance)

To see if you qualify, take this WIC Pre-screening Tool.

You need to bring certain items to your WIC appointment to prove you are eligible. See the list of items Here.

In addition, the WIC staff will assess your height, weight and iron count to determine your nutritional needs.

As part of your appointment, WIC has to gather some information about your health. If you have been to the doctor recently, it is helpful if you bring some of your health information with you. Also, if you or your child has any special dietary needs, your doctor will need to complete a special form called the medical documentation form.

Medical Documentation for WIC Formula and Approved WIC Foods for Infants, Children and Women

Medical Documentation for WIC Formula and Approved WIC Foods for Infants, Children and Women needs to have the medical documentation attached to it.

Downloadable WIC food card:

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En Español 

This card lists the foods and brands that you are allowed to purchase with your WIC EBT card. It also lists those items you are NOT allowed to purchase with your WIC EBT card.

Use WIC EBT card only at authorized WIC Stores in New York State. Look for the “We Accept WIC EBT Cards” sign in the window. Separate your WIC foods from your other groceries at the register. Be sure to tell the cashier you are making a WIC purchase.

You can only purchase WIC-approved foods as listed on the WIC Acceptable Foods Card, and only the types and amounts of food listed on the WIC Shopping List.

WIC EBT card is only authorized for WIC Stores in New York State. 

The following stores that are authorized to accept WIC EBT card: 

• Walmart
• Hannaford
• Price Chopper/Market 32
• Shop Rite.

For other grocery stores and bodegas, please look for the “We Accept WIC EBT Cards” sign in the window.

Use this map of the local Farmers Markets that accept WIC.

The Capital Roots' Veggie Mobile is open year-round, six days a week. Get the schedule and locations.

If you suspect that someone may be committing WIC fraud or abuse, please contact the fraud hotline at (877) 282-6657 or Debra Hathaway at (518) 402-7101.

To send you complaint in writing, please mail to WIC Fraud, BSI, P.O. Box 2061, Albany, NY 12220-0061.

• Approved Formula List

• Helpful Nutrition Information

• WIC Medical Referral Form for Women

• WIC Medical Referral Form for Infants and Children