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WIC Program: A Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children

The WIC Program is federally funded through the Connecticut Department of Health and provides nutrition for Women, Infants and Children. TVCCA is the local agency providing the service for the towns in New London County.

Who is eligible?

The WIC Program serves the following:

  • Women
    • Pregnant (as soon as you know)
    • Breastfeeding (up to the infant's first birthday)
    • Postpartum (up to six months after the birth of the infant or the end of the pregnancy)
  • Infants (up to infant's first birthday)
  • Children (up to the child's fifth birthday)

Other WIC Eligibility Requirements

Income OR Participation in certain programs

  • Income (set by State, at or below185% of Federal Poverty level)
    • http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/Income_Eligibility_Guidelines.pdf
  • Automatic Income Eligibility
    Do you receive any one of the following?
    • SNAP benefit (Food Stamps)
    • Cash Assistance (TANF)
    • State Health Insurance (specifically Husky A)

Residential Requirement

  • Connecticut resident or transfer from a state where they were formerly served.

Benefit of Program

  • Healthy outcomes for expecting mothers, breast feeding women, post partum women, newborns and infants, and children.
  • Tips on healthy eating, nutrition information for the family in purchasing high quality foods on a budget, diet counseling and group support. Nutrition professionals and Certified Lactation Consultants to help you with special questions on nutrition and breastfeeding.
  • Vouchers for supplemental foods valued at $40.00 or more. Use at specific local markets and grocery stores. Food packages may include: milk, cereal, peanut butter or beans, rice/bread/tortilla, fruits and vegetables, infant formula or additional foods for breastfeeding moms.
  • Other helpful programs offered through TVCCA/State/Community such as: Energy, Housing Services, Child Development, Employment Services, Husky, Temporary Family Assistance

How to apply

  • Call one of our offices at Norwich 860-425-6562 or New London 860-425-6620.
  • A friendly staff person will prescreen you for eligibility, give you an appointment and let you know what paperwork to bring. Paperwork will include medical information from your health provider.

Contact Info

Service Location
New London County

New London
83 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320

Tel: 860-444-0006 x120
Fax: 860-444-0061

In Norwich
Uncas-on-Thames
401 West Thames Street, Unit 201
Norwich, CT 06360-7155

Tel: 860-425-6562
Fax: 860-885-2738


Helpful Links

Who Gets WIC and How to Apply

WIC Food Package

MyPyramid for Kids