WIC in Vermont

Ensuring good nutrition for pregnant women,
new mothers, infants & young children

Vermont WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.

Welcome to our new Vermont WIC Web site!
Please check back for updates as we put on the finishing touches!

WICOur goal is to improve health by informing families about good health practices and by providing nutritious foods to eligible Vermonters. Every year, thousands of women, infants and children receive nutrition services from the Vermont WIC program.

WIC is designed to serve income-eligible pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding or who have a new baby, infants and children up to age 5 who are nutritionally or medically at risk.

In addition to providing healthy foods, WIC provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, health education, and connections to other community resources.

New Foods, New Delivery Schedules

As of October 2009, the WIC foods your family receives have changed. You can continue to enjoy your favorite WIC foods, plus some new foods.

  • New food items include:

    • Whole grain bread and canned beans
    • A WIC Fruit and Veggie Card delivered in the mail
    • Baby food fruits and vegetables for your 6-12 month old baby
    • 1%  or skim milk for everyone over age 2

    Some other things you may notice:

    • Your cheese may have changed to a different type, and the amount will be less
    • Your juice choices may be the same, but quantity is a bit less
    • Each person will receive one dozen eggs each month
    • Your cereals may be the same with more whole grain options
    • Milk amounts are less

    Exclusively breastfeeding moms will have the largest food package and the greatest variety of foods to support their decision to provide breast milk for their baby.

    The new foods can help your family eat a wide variety of healthy foods, increase whole grains, lower the fat, drink less juice and eat more fruits and vegetables! If needed, you’ll be able to choose different options at your next WIC appointment.

  • WIC Deliveries now 2 times each month!
    Your driver will deliver to your house two times each month, instead of every week. Because all WIC families receive a greater variety of foods, the amounts of products that spoil quickly are less and don't need to be delivered as often. Your monthly Proof of Delivery form show which foods will be delivered during which week.

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WIC is an equal opportunity program. If you feel you have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or handicap, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250, or call 1-800-795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6384 ( TDD).