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You do not need to be a "mom" to enroll in WIC. Dads, grandparents, guardians, and others caring for a child under 5 may apply.
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WIC provides supplemental food, health care referrals, and nutrition education for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five. The program is linked to positive birth outcomes and enhances the overall health of pregnant women, new mothers, and infants. Fathers, grandfathers, foster parents, or other caregivers may apply on behalf of children under age five who are in their care.
Benefits offered by WIC:
- WIC food benefits provide milk/milk substitute (yogurt, tofu), vegetables and fruits, cheese, peanut butter, whole grain cereals, bread, brown rice or tortillas, dry beans, eggs, infant formula, and baby food
- Farmers' Market Coupons: The Farmers' Market coupon program runs June - November 30
- Information on healthy eating and wellness
- Referrals to supportive services
Breastfeeding mothers can also receive the following services:
- An enhanced package that includes canned tuna, salmon, sardines, or mackerel
- Hospital-grade electric breast pumps to encourage and support breastfeeding
- A breastfeeding-friendly clinic site
- Support from a Designated Breastfeeding Expert and Peer Breastfeeding Counselors
Benefits are now issued on a WIC EBT card called an eWIC card. Click here to access a link with more information on the eWIC card. Click here for information on WICconnect, a website dedicated to eWIC users. Lost eWIC benefit cards can be replaced by mail or by calling the WIC office to arrange a pick-up.
Participants scheduling certification or recertification appointments may come to the Oneonta Clinic or continue to meet with WIC staff remotely. Documents needed to enroll or re-certify can be scanned and emailed to wic@ofoinc.org or faxed to 607.433.8066. Copies may also be dropped off at the OFO main building in Oneonta. Click here to see how you can scan documents using Apple or Samsung products.
- Visit our Main Clinic at 3 West Broadway, Oneonta
- Call us at 607.433.8071
- Main Clinic hours of operation. Lunch hour appointments available.
- Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. No scheduled appointments after 3:30PM on Fridays.
- 4th Saturday of the month, 8:30AM - 12:30PM.
- Extended hours on Wednesdays, 8:00AM - 6:00PM
- Outreach Clinics hours of operation. Lunch hour appointments available at all outreach sites.
- Cherry Valley (Cherry Valley Community Center): 3rd Friday every month. Appointments scheduled from 9:45AM - 1:30PM. Staff available until 2:00PM.
- Cooperstown (United Methodist Church): 2nd Tuesday every month. Appointments scheduled from 9:30AM - 1:30PM. Staff available until 2:00PM.
- Richfield Springs (Richfield Springs Community Center): 1st Friday every month. Appointments scheduled from 9:45AM - 1:30PM.
For more information:
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement and NYS WIC Complaint Information
Over the last five decades, WIC has championed nutritional wellbeing, prenatal care, and early childhood development. Learn more about where it all started - in 1974 in Pineville, Kentucky.
Becoming a new parent can be hard. It is normal to feel depressed, anxious, and overwhelmed after having a baby. You are not alone. It's important to remember that mental health challenges are common during this time and there is no shame in seeking help. If you need someone to talk to, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) any time. It's free and confidential.