The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental nutrition education program to promote and maintain the health of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and children from birth to five years of age.
Services
WIC provides nutrition information, promotes and supports breastfeeding and provides vouchers for nutritious foods.
Who is Eligible
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Families with a low to medium income. Working families may qualify.
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WIC Income Guidelines Table (PDF) - 185% Federal Poverty Level - Effective April 1, 20011 until further notice
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Women and their children who need better nutrition and who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby
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Children under 5 years old (including foster children)
How to Apply
Call the WIC clinic in your area to schedule an appointment (Office locations are listed under contact us). You will be told on the phone what to bring to your appointment.
For appointments to any of the offices listed below you can call our main office (650) 573-2168
San Mateo Office
(650) 573-2223
32 W 25th Ave #203A
San Mateo CA 94403 |
Daly City Office
(650) 301-8632
380 90th Street
Daly City CA 94015 |
Redwood City Office
(650) 599-1354
2342 El Camino Real Ste 200
Redwood City CA 94063 |
South San Francisco Office
(650) 877-7025
306 Spruce Ave
South San Francisco CA 94080 |
Half Moon Bay Office
(650) 573-2168
225 S. Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A
Half Moon Bay CA 94019 |
East Palo Alto Office
(650) 578-7155
Ravenswood School District
2160 Euclid Ave
East Palo Alto CA 94303 |
Area Served
San Mateo County
Fees Charged
None for eligible clients
Contact Us
WIC Main Line
(650) 573-2168
(650) 577-9223 fax
Program Coordinator
Eliana C. Schultz, R.D.
Director, Nutrition Services
Public Health Nutrition & WIC Program
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 200
San Mateo CA 94403
eschultz@smcgov.org
Locations:
San Mateo
Daly City
Redwood City
South San Francisco
Half Moon Bay
East Palo Alto
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Family Health Services Resource Hotline
(888) 840-0889
Health Education
New Food Package
Effective October 1, 2009 WIC now offers fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and infant foods.
Information on Breastfeeding
Get Healthy San Mateo County
Forms
Pediatric Form (PDF)
Referral for Pregnant Woman
PM 247 1 (PDF)
Referral for Postpartum/Breastfeeding Women PM 247 2 (PDF)
WIC Shopping Guide
WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide July 5, 2011 English | Spanish (PDF)
Nutrition Questionnaires
Pregnancy CDPH 4154 English | Spanish (PDF)
Breastfeeding/Postpartum CDPH 4153 English | Spanish (PDF)
Baby Birth-5 Months CDPH 4155 (Pilot) English | Spanish (PDF)
Baby 6-23 Months CDPH 4157
English | Spanish (PDF)
Child 2-4 Years CDPH 4156
English | Spanish (PDF)
Provider Forms
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) WIC Forms
Infant Screening and Medical Justification for Therapeutic Formulas CDPH 4143
Child Screening and Medical Justification for Therapeutic Formula CDPH 4144
