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
Services are currently remote due to COVID-19. Call us at 607-737-2039 for more information.
You can contact the Chemung County WIC office at (607) 737-2039. The Chemung County WIC office FAX number is: (607) 737-3693
The WIC Mailing Address Is:
CCHD WIC Program
103 Washington Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, NY 14902-0588
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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