Eligibility

You are eligible for the WIC program if: 

1.  You are a NYS resident who is a pregnant woman of any age, an infant or child up to 5 years of age, a mother of a baby that is up to six months of age, or a breastfeeding mother of a baby that is up to 12 months of age; and 2.  You meet income eligibility guidelines OR are receiving benefits from Food Stamps, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). 

Check your income eligibility here

 In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, please review WIC’s Non discrimination policy.

Applying for WIC

To get more information about or to apply for the WIC Program and services call the WIC Office at 518-873-3560 or email at ewic@essexcountyny.gov or http://signupwic.com/

Bring to Your Appointment

· Proof of identity for each person applying.

· Proof of where you live. The proof must show your actual street address, not a post office box.

· Proof of income for each household member who works. Documentation must be for the last 30 days.

· Proof of your participation in Medicaid, or SNAP/Food Stamps or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF).

· Immunization records for children if available.

· Confirmation of pregnancy – a statement from your health care provider with your baby’s due date.

· Any WIC Medical forms given to you by your health care provider.

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some WIC clinics have closed temporarily. Most states now allow new WIC applicants to enroll over the phone or online. For the latest information about WIC services in your state, visit your state’s WIC website.*

WIC Clinic Locations – Use this tool to find directions and addresses of the below locations

Ausable Forks     Town of Jay offices

Elizabethtown    Public Health Department

Keeseville          Methodist Church

Lake Placid        Shipman Youth Center

Moriah                Fire Department

Port Henry         St.Patrick’s Church

Schroon Lake      Health Center

Ticonderoga       Cornerstone Alliance Church