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WIC – Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program

Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) logo

Call or text (218) 830-2472 to see if you’re eligible.

Pregnant? Child under five years old? Just had a baby? WIC can help! This program provides healthy foods, nutritional information, and much more. Lake County offers monthly WIC clinics in both Two Harbors and Silver Bay for your convenience.

This institution is an equal-opportunity provider.


How do I become eligible?

  • Be a pregnant, postpartum, breast feeding woman, or a child from birth to age five years
  • Live in Lake County
  • Meet income guidelines
  • Have a medical or nutritional need

What does WIC provide?

  • Quality food such as milk, cheese, cereal, eggs, peanut butter, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, etc.
  • Information on nutrition and health by professional staff
  • Breast feeding education and support
  • Information about other health or social service programs

What are the benefits of WIC?

  • You get nutritious foods at no cost
  • You receive nutrition counseling for yourself and your children
  • You save money (the extra money can be used to purchase other food that WIC does not provide).

When and where is WIC held?

  • Two Harbors – Third Thursday of each month and the Wednesday prior to that day in the Lake County Service Center –  Baptism River Room (lower level), 616 3rd Avenue, Two Harbors, MN
  • Silver Bay – First Thursday of each month at the Lake County Service Center – County Room,  99 Edison Blvd., Silver Bay, MN


WIC Quick Links

WIC Introductory Video
Minnesota WIC

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 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;
2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.