
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program
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WIC is a supplemental food program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants and children.
WIC also provides:
Health screening
Nutrition and health education
Breastfeeding promotion and support
Help getting other services
Monthly benefits pay for nutritious foods
Qualifications to be eligible for WIC
Immigrant clients are encouraged to access services without fear
It's very unlikely that federal immigration agents would search our clinics for someone. But, just in case, Public Health — Seattle & King County has taken steps to strengthen the protections for all clients at our health clinics.
Have a medical or nutrition need, and;
You are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under five years of age
- Foster children under age five and foster teens who are pregnant are income eligible for WIC.
- A woman who is pregnant is counted as a family of two. If she is having twins, she is counted as a family of three.
Meet the income guidelines:
- View the current statewide WIC income eligibility guideline chart
- Eligibility for the program is based on gross monthly income and nutritional need. A household is defined as a group of related or non-related individuals, who usually, although not necessarily, are living together and share income.
Gross income is income before taxes and deductions. Your family may still be eligible even if you are working, a single parent or receiving SNAP assistance.
- If you receive Basic Food Program benefits, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) you are income eligible for WIC.
How WIC foods are provided
Many local grocery stores accept WIC monthly benefits. WIC monthly benefits are valued at approximately $100 for a family of two per month and are exchanged for nutritious foods. Foods that are high in protein, calcium, iron, or vitamins A & C such as:
- Baby food
- Milk
- Peanut butter
- 100% fruit juice with vitamin C
- Cheeses
- Dried peas and beans
- Cereals fortified with iron
- Eggs
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Infant cereal
- Iron fortified baby formula (for babies who are not breastfed)
- Tuna and carrots for women fully breastfeeding with babies
- Whole grains
How to access First Steps and WIC services
Public Health offers First Steps and WIC services at multiple locations across King County. Home or off-site visits are also available. To schedule an appointment, call 206-263-9300.
See also: Lactation Coalition of King County (PDF) for a list of services, resources, support, consultation, lactation classes, and more.
Locations in Seattle/Shoreline/Skyway
4400 37th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206-263-7908
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
2611 NE 125th St., Suite #145, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 206-477-0014
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
10521 Meridian Ave N, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-263-9440
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
17018 – 15th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA
By appointment only: 206-477-0014
1501 N. 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
6020 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Phone: 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
9934 8th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: 206-477-0002 or 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday and Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Locations in South King County
126 Auburn Ave, Suite 400, Auburn, WA 98002
HealthPoint phone: 206-263-2460
WIC phone: 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday and Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
17500 SE 392nd St, Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
901 Auburn Way N, Suite A, Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 206-477-0600
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
26401 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Phone: 206-870-3588
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- 2nd and 4th Saturday per month: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Every Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
1335 Cole St, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
33431 13th Place S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 206-477-6800
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Every 2nd Saturday of the month: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
13111 SE 274th St, Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
403 E. Meeker St, Suite 200, Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 206-263-2460
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030
Phone: 206-477-6950
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
3201 NE 7th St, Renton, WA 98056
Phone: 206-477-0100
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
4040 South 188th St, Suite 201, SeaTac, WA 98188
Phone: 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
17928 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070
Phone: 206-291-7336 or 206-477-1870
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Every 3rd Wed of the month: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Locations in East King County
14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
10414 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: 206-477-0014
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Monday - Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
39157 E. Commercial St., Carnation, WA 98014
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Thursday: 9:15 am - 4:30 pm
13030 121st Way NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: 206-477-0014
First Steps and WIC availability:
- Wednesday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
122 East 3rd St, North Bend, WA 98045
Phone: 206-477-2335
First Steps and WIC availability:
- First and Third Friday of the month: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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