WIC - The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

• Provides nutrition education.
• Provides specific nutritious foods to participants.
• Coordinates other services for participants as appropriate.
• Breastfeeding assistance from Peer Counselors, Certified Lactation Counselors, and provides breast pumps.

Services

Provides Nutrition Education

WIC provides access to registered dietitians and nutritionists to help support healthy eating during pregnancy and throughout your child’s early years of life.

Provides Nutritious Foods

WIC provides a supplemental food package to provide key nutrients for pregnancy and early childhood development including Calcium, Iron, Protein, and Vitamins D & C. View the flyer of WIC Acceptable Foods Card on NYS Health (PDF)

Referrals to Other Programs

WIC provides referrals to other community programs to help meet your family’s needs including programs that provide: Food, Clothing, Diapers/Wipes, Housing, Heating/Utilities, Furniture, Cash Assistance, Daycare Assistance, Health/Dental Care Providers, and more!

Breastfeeding Assistance

WIC has Certified Lactation Counselors on staff to help you get breastfeeding off to the best start and answer any questions that you have. WIC also offers Peer Counselors to help support you through your breastfeeding journey. WIC also provides manual, double electric, and hospital grade breast pumps at no cost.

Am I Eligible?

Find out if you are eligible

How do I apply?

Qualifying for WIC is easier than you think. You may even qualify if you are not a legal resident, not a US citizen, or if you or someone in your household is working. Learn more about applying today.

Approved Foods

There are thousands of WIC approved foods.

Finding WIC approved foods is easier than you think. Just follow this simple guide to find the foods that are eligible for purchase with your WIC benefits.

WIC Approved Products

WIC-Approved Vendors Cattaraugus County

For more on WIC, see the New York State WIC Program 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement and NYS WIC Complaint Information

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

For other complaints or to request a Fair Hearing contact:

1. Mail: WIC Program Director, NYSDOH, Riverview Center, 150 Broadway, 6th Floor, Albany, NY 12204
2. Phone: (518) 402-7093;
3. Fax: (518) 402-7348; or
4. Email: NYSWIC@HEALTH.NY.GOV

Contact Us About the WIC Program

Cattaraugus County WIC's Phone Number is 716-373-8057

Learn how to contact WIC staff with your questions.