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WIC Clinics - Rice County Public Health

320 3rd Street NW, Suite 1, Faribault, MN 55021

Eligibility

Pregnant, breast feeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of 5 with an income level less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level or eligible for Medical Assistance, SNAP or MFIP, and a documented nutritional risk. Serves Rice County.

Required documents

Some proof of income information required, information needed will be explained when an appointment is scheduled

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
https://www.ricecountymn.gov/281/Women-Infants-Children-WIC
[email protected]

Interpretation services

Somali; Spanish; interpreters available

Application process

Call for appointment WIC is not an entitlement program and therefore applicants participate in a screening and assessment process to determine eligibility This process is called certification and the certification period is for a specified amount of time (i.e. until the end of the pregnancy, the first birthday, and six month increments for children).

Service area

Rice County, MN

Other Information

Languages

Spanish
Somali

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that assists pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children to eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Many working and low-income families are eligible for WIC's benefits. The WIC Program provides: - Breastfeeding advice and support - Nutrition assessment and feeding tips - Referrals to health and social services - Vouchers for healthy foods (for example, milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, and eggs)

Last Assured

07/14/2025

Providing organization

Rice County Public Health

Public health department