Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is one of Gateway’s largest outreach programs, serving thousands of clients in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties. 

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for eligible women, infants and children and provides eWIC benefits for nutritious foods and baby formula. In addition, participants receive education on proper nutrition, health screenings and referrals for additional services. During summer, WIC's Farmers Market Program provides each eligible WIC participant a total of $30 for the season to purchase fruits, vegetables and herbs from authorized farmers.

WIC provides breastfeeding support and counseling for prenatal and postpartum women. WIC also promotes compliance with the Childhood Immunization Schedule with its Immy Bear, who visits community fairs, classrooms and other areas where children gather. 

Who is Eligible to Apply for and Receive WIC Benefits?

• Pregnant women
• Women who have delivered a child within the last six months
• Breastfeeding women who have delivered a child within the last year
• Infants and children under five years old

To be eligible, people in these categories must:

• Have a medical condition or limited access to nutrition that places their health at risk
• Live in New Jersey and provide proof of residency
• Meet income guidelines

What to Bring to a WIC Appointment

When you visit your local WIC agency or WIC clinic for the appointment you've scheduled, please ensure that all applicants in the family, including children, are present for the appointment.

You will also need to bring the following materials:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of pregnancy
• Proof of income
• Proof of residency
• Your health care referral form (if completed by your doctor or other health care provider)
• Your children's Universal Child Health Record (UHCR)
  • How to complete the UCHR
• Your children's vaccination records