Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
Notice: Providence WIC office to close effective July 15, 2011.
Providence WIC clients may visit the MOA Health Department WIC clinic at 825 "L" Street or the Alaska Regional clinic at 1200 Airport Heights Drive. For more information please call:
MOA Health Department WIC Clinic 343-4668
Alaska Regional WIC Clinic 343-4500
What is WIC?
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their children from birth to age five. Alaska WIC provides nutrition information, counseling, and periodic health screening, along with supplemental food vouchers for infant formula and healthy foods.
Who is eligible?
- Women, infants, and children with special nutritional needs
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Women up to 6 months postpartum
- Infants from birth to one year of age
- Children up to their fifth birthday
Participants must also:
- Have a nutritional need
- Meet income eligibility guidelines
What foods does WIC provide?
WIC will provide foods rich in protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, and D.
| WIC Foods |
| Breastfeeding Mothers |
Pregnant & Postpartum Women |
Infants |
Children up to 5 years |
Milk
Cheese
Eggs
Peanut Butter
Beans
Juice
Cereal
Tuna or Salmon
Fruits & Vegetables - Check/Voucher |
Milk
Cheese
Eggs
Peanut Butter
Beans
Juice
Cereal
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Formula
(if not breastfeeding)Juice
Cereal |
Milk - After 1 yr of age - 2% or lower
Cheese
Peanut Butter
Beans
Juice
Cereal
Whole grain breads, brown rice, or tortillas
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How to Apply:
- Call the clinic nearest you for an appointment
- Print out the front & back of the application and bring it to your appointment, along with your ID and proof of gross monthly income
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
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Household Size
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Annually
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Monthly
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Twice Monthly
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Bi-Weekly
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Weekly
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1
|
$25,160
|
$2,097
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$1,049
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$968
|
$484
|
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2
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$34,003
|
$2,834
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$1,417
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$1,308
|
$654
|
|
3
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$42,846
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$3,571
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$1,786
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$1,648
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$824
|
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4
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$51,689
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$4,308
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$2,154
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$1,989
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$995
|
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5
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$60,532
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$5,045
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$2,523
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$2,329
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$1,165
|
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6
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$69,375
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$5,782
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$2,891
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$2,669
|
$1,335
|
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7
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$78,218
|
$6,519
|
$3,260
|
$3,009
|
$1,505
|
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8
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$87,061
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$7,256
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$3,628
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$3,349
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$1,675
|
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Each additional family member add
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$8,843
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$737
|
$369
|
$341
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$171
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WIC does count the Permanent Fund Dividend as part of family income.
Forms of Income Accepted:
- Last 30 Days of Pay Stubs • Denali KidCare
- Medicaid • ATAP
- LES • Unemployment Papers
- Permanent Fund Dividend • Child Support
- Free/Reduced Price School Lunch Program
MOA WIC Program Clinic Locations & Hours:
All WIC offices are closed the 2nd, 3rd and last Wednesday of the month until 12:30pm.
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Locations
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Hours of Operation |
Downtown Anchorage/L Street
Health & Human Services Bld.
825 L Street, Suite 209
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 343-4668 |
Mon - Thurs: 8:15am–5:30pm
Friday: 8:15am-4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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East Anchorage
Alaska Regional Medical Plaza
1200 Airport Heights Rd. Ste 275
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
Phone: (907) 343-4500 |
Mon - Thurs: 8:15am-5:30pm
Friday: 8:15am-4:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Eagle River Town Center
12001 Business Park Blvd, Suite 137, Eagle River, AK 99577 Phone: (907) 343-1520 |
Tues & Thurs: 8:30am-5:30pm
Closed for lunch 12:00pm - 12:30pm |
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