WIC Program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) | Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region
2331 Fifth Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
Eligibility
Families can participate in WIC if they are New York State residents and have a family income less than WIC guidelines. Families can automatically qualify for WIC if they receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Head Start/Early Head Start and Essential Plan 1-4 and 200-250. Foster children may also be eligible. Documents required: Proof on income if not automatically qualified along with proof of identity and residency.
Required documents
Proof of income, birth certificate, and proof of residency
(518) 272-6159
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Application process
Call 518-272-6159 or email [email protected] to apply
Fees
None
Service area
Rensselaer, NY
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women who are pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding, infants and children up to age 5. WIC provides breastfeeding support, referrals, food benefits, and nutritional advice and guidance.
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Providing organization
Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region