WIC Program

The Tallapoosa County Health Department offers the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program as a smart idea for better health at both the Alexander City and Dadeville locations.

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

It also provides nutrition information on healthy foods for you and your family.

Pregnant women and children ages one to five years old may receive milk, eggs, cheese, juice, cereal, dried beans and peas, or peanut butter. Fresh fruits and vegetables have just been added as well.

Breastfed infants receive a variety of baby foods, including infant cereal, fruits, vegetables, and meats when age-appropriate. Breastfeeding mothers may receive breast pumps, too. Non-breastfed infants receive infant formula, plus infant cereal, fruit, and vegetables at the appropriate ages. Visit WIC to find a list of WIC-approved foods.

Families who qualify for Medicaid, food stamps, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), already income-qualify for WIC.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, had a baby within the last six months, or have children less than five years old, contact the Tallapoosa County Health Department to find out if you qualify for the WIC program.

To be eligible for WIC, you must:

• Meet income guidelines;
• Be a resident of Alabama;
• Have a nutrition need, which will be determined by a health professional at the WIC clinic.

How to Apply

To make an appointment, call the Alexander City Branch at (256) 329-0531 or the Dadeville Branch at (256) 825-9203, or call toll-free at 1-888-942-4673 for the agency closest to you.

At the WIC appointment, you will need to bring all of the following:

• Proof of residency (a document with your street address on it, such as a lease or bill);
• Proof of identity (a driver's license or birth certificate);
• Proof of income (pay stubs) or, if you are currently enrolled in TANF, food stamps, or Medicaid, bring proof of enrollment.