To be eligible for WIC benefits in Wisconsin, a person must meet the following requirements:

• be a pregnant, breastfeeding or new mother; be an infant up to age one; or be a child up to age 5; and
• be a resident of Wisconsin; and
• be income eligible; and
• have a health or nutrition need.

To apply, call the Forest County Potawatomi Community Health Department

https://www.wichealth.org/

FCP Health and Wellness Center Community Health: Monday – Friday, by appointment only.

Research has shown that there is no better food than breast milk for the baby’s first year of life. Breastfeeding provides many health, nutritional, economic, and emotional benefits to the mother and baby. There are also significant benefits to the community, workplace and the environment.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified breastfeeding as the ideal method of feeding and nurturing infants, and has recognized breastfeeding as primary in achieving optimal infant and child health, growth, and development. The Academy recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life.

Continued breastfeeding, with the gradual addition of appropriate complementary foods, is recommended for the remainder of the first year and for as long as mother and child desire. Long overlooked as an important factor in reducing health care costs, breastfeeding promotion has now become a national priority.

For more information about the importance of breastfeeding, use the resources link to find resources on breastfeeding education; breastfeeding-friendly childcare centers, breastfeeding mothers in childcare centers as well as links to other breastfeeding websites.

The goals of the Wisconsin WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) are: 

• To provide WIC participants with checks to purchase locally-grown fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at farmers markets.
• To provide WIC participants with nutrition education and the resources to encourage the consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.
• To increase the awareness and use of farmers markets.

The WIC FMNP provides a one-time food benefit per growing season to WIC families. Each family receives checks that are redeemed at local farmers markets from June through October. Approximately 1,000 Wisconsin farmers currently participate in this program.

Depending on your individualized food package, you may receive foods from the following benefits:

Food Benefits: 

• Fruits and vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned)
• 100% juice
• Whole wheat/whole grain foods: 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice, soft corn or whole wheat tortillas
• Cereals
• Beans, peas, lentils (canned or dried)
• Peanut butter
• Canned fish (light tuna or pink salmon)
• Milk, eggs, cheese
• Infant cereals, fruits and vegetables, and meats

Formulas and Medical Nutritionals:

• Standard contract formulas
• Exempt (special) formulas for infants and children with special needs
• Medical foods for children and women with special needs