Women, Infants and Children Program - WIC - Freeborn County Public Health
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is a supplemental food and nutrition program for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and young children who are at nutritional risk. ?- Purpose of the WIC Program is to prevent health problems and to improve the health of the program participants during critical times of growth and development. ?- WIC Program provides nutrition education, access to health services, referrals to health and other social services, and vouchers for supplemental foods. ?- Food vouchers list the types and quantities of WIC foods that are consistent with the participant's nutritional needs.
Last assured
06/04/2025
Physical Address
411 South Broadway Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Hours
8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(507)377-5272
Application process
WIC is not an entitlement program and therefore applicants participate in a screening and assessment process to determine eligibility, call for more information.
Required documents
Application form; Social Security card/number; proof of address; proof of income
Eligibility
Freeborn County residents that are pregnant, postpartum within 6 months of delivery, breastfeeding within 12 months of delivery, or has a child ages birth - 5, and meet income limits.
Languages
Spanish
Korean
Service area
Freeborn County, MN
Agency info
Freeborn County Public Health
Public health department