WIC Can Make A Difference To You!
Orange County Health Department
832 West Central Blvd., Orlando, Florida  32805
407.836.2623

WIC may be able to save you money and give you healthy foods.

What is WIC?

• WIC is a special supplemental food and nutrition education program for Women, Infants, and Children.
• WIC provides:
  • free food
  • nutrition
  • counseling
  • breastfeeding support
  • referrals for health care

Who is Eligible for WIC?

To be eligible, you must be:

• a pregnant woman
• a breastfeeding woman
• a woman who just had a baby
• an infant or a child under 5 years old

To be eligible, you must also:

• have a low or moderate income
• have a special need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling

How Do I Apply for WIC?

• If you live in Orange County Florida you can call the local WIC office at 407-836-2623. Or, call toll free 1-800-342-3556 to find out the phone number of the WIC office near you.
• Tell the staff at the local WIC office that you want to apply for the WIC program. They will make an appointment to find out if you qualify for WIC.

What Do I Need to Qualify for WIC?

To qualify for WIC, you will need:

• a height and weight measurement
• a blood test for hemoglobin or hematocrit

Note: The measurements and blood test must be taken within 60 days of the WIC appointment. Infants less than 6 months old do not need a blood test.

Ask your doctor or health clinic to fill out a WIC Medical Referral Form with this health information. One form should be filled out for each person in the family applying for WIC. Bring the form to the WIC office when you go for your appointment. If you don't have a doctor, the WIC office will let you know how you can get the health information needed.

Then, the staff at the WIC office will let you know if you qualify for WIC.

What Foods Are WIC Foods?

• If you qualify for WIC, you will be given WIC checks to use at the grocery store. Only WIC foods can be bought with these checks. The WIC foods are listed on each check.
• These are the WIC foods:

• Milk
• Cheese
• Eggs
• Cereals
• Fruit or Vegetable Juices
• Dry Beans or Peas
• Peanut Butter
• Iron Fortified Infant Formula (artificial baby milk)

• Breastfeeding women who are not getting WIC checks for infant formula may get extra WIC foods. These foods include extra cheese, peanut butter or beans, juice, and:

• Canned Tuna Fish
• Carrots

Location and Hours of Operation: Call (407) 836-2623 to Schedule appointment

Health Center	Days Open	Time
Apopka Orange County Services Center 1111 Rock Springs Road Apopka, Florida 32803	Monday - Thursday Friday	7:45am - 4:00pm 7:45am - 12:00pm
Central 901 W. Church Street Orlando , Florida 32805	Monday - Thursday	7:15am - 6:00pm
Eastside Clinic 12050 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, Florida 32826	Monday - Thursday Friday	7:30am - 4:00pm 7:30am - 11:00pm
Hoffner Family Health Ctr 5449 S. Semoran Blvd Suite 13-A Orlando, FL 32822	Monday - Thursday Friday	7:30am - 4:00pm 7:30am - 11:00am
Lake Underhill Family Health Center 5730 Lake Underhill Rd. Suite B Orlando, FL 32825	Monday - Thursday Friday	7:30am - 4:00pm 7:30am - 11:00am
Southside Health Center 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809	Monday - Thursday Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm 7:30am - 12:00pm
Westside Health Center 800 Mercy Drive Orlando, FL 32808	Monday - Thursday Friday	8:00am - 4:00pm 8:00am - 11:00pm
Winter Garden Familiy Care Center 1210 E. Plant Street, Suite 500 Winter Garden, FL 34787	Monday - Thursday Friday	7:30am - 5:00pm 8:00am - 11:00am

Additional Resources:

• Visit FloridaWIC for additional information and a list of other offices across the Florida State.
• Nutrition & Your Child - Understanding Breastfeeding (PDF 368kb).

Standards for eligibility and participation in the WIC Program are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.