Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Women, Infants, & Children - Serving Chemung & Schuyler Counties
What is WIC?
WIC stands for Women, Infants & Children.
*WIC saves you money on your food budget.
*WIC supplements what you buy for your family
*WIC shows you how to be healthier and eat more healthy foods
*WIC helps you and your family find medical care and you can learn about other services
in your community that might benefit you.
Who May Apply:
*Pregnant Women *Breastfeeding Women *Postpartum Women (up to 6 months after delivery)
*Infants & Children under the age of 5 years go to the "income guidelines" page
You can contact the Chemung County WIC office at (607) 737-2039. The Chemung County WIC FAX number is (607) 737-3693
How to qualify for WIC benefits
You must:
- Live in NYS. (U.S. Citizenship or legal residency is not
required.)
- Bring a valid ID
- Meet the income guidelines set by the
federal government.
A person may be eligible for WIC if they receive:
- Medicaid (or)
- Food Stamps/SNAP (or)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Fill out this form and we'll call you to see if you're eligible.
Clinic Sites and Hours
You can contact the Chemung County WIC office at (607) 737-2039. The Chemung County WIC FAX number is (607) 737-3693
Clinic Locations:
Chemung County Health Department WIC Program
103 Washington Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902-0588
Schuyler County Human Services Complex
323 Owego St.
Montour Falls, NY 14865
**We have the flexibility to conduct appointments over the phone or in-person – Schuyler County in-person appointments on a limited basis - Ask someone at WIC for details!**
Office Hours
Mondays – 8am-4:30pm
Tuesdays – 7:30am-4:30pm
Wednesdays – 10am-6:30pm
Thursdays – 7:30am-4:30pm
Fridays – 8am-4:30pm
Click the applicable link below to get even more information:
WIC Association of New York State
USDA Non-Discrimination Policy can be found here: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/nutrition/wic/docs/usda_non-discrimination_statement.pdf
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