Women, Infants & Children Program


WIC is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children (under 5 years old). WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition information, breastfeeding promotion, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services. The foods provided may include: infant formula, infant fruits/vegetables and infant cereal, adult cereals low in sugar and high in iron, milk, cheese, juice, eggs, peanut butter or dried beans/peas, whole grains, canned fish and fresh fruits and vegetables.  

 WIC NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Click for more information on WIC

Please continue to check this site for updates and changes.

  • Getting WIC benefits just got easier!  The new Louisiana eWIC card and WICShopper app makes shopping easier and more convenient.
  • The Louisiana WIC Program has a new website. Visit louisianawic.org.
  • Louisiana WIC Program requires scheduling an appointment at your WIC clinic of choice.  The Louisiana WIC Program does not process applications online; however, you may fill out an online pre-application here and a WIC representative will contact you with next steps. 

 

800-251-BABY (251-2229)

How to Report WIC Fraud

If you suspect WIC recipients or vendors/grocery stores are abusing the program, you can report this to the state for investigation. You have the option to report suspected fraud anonymously. Learn more about WIC fraud and the four ways you can report it

WIC RESOURCES

Contact Us

There are many ways to get help from WIC

WIC General Information

If you are pregnant or a mom and think you may qualify for WIC, then call:
800-251-BABY (251-2229) to locate a clinic near you.

If you want general information about WIC, then contact:
Phone: 504-568-8229


If you are a WIC Vendor and you have questions about rules and regulations, then contact:

Vendor Operations
Phone: 225-342-0725
Fax: 225-376-4674
Email: LAWICVendor@LA.GOV


Visit the LA WIC Vendor Hub for more information. 


If you are a WIC Clinic requesting a Verification of Certification (VOC) for Out-Of-State transfers, then contact:

WIC Policy and Evaluation Manager 
Phone: 225-342-9059
Email: Cathy.Daniels@la.gov

 

 

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