Food/Nutrition
> South Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Program Description:
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for eligible women, infants and children, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the South Dakota Department of Health. WIC's goal is to promote and maintain the health and well-being of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and young children.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of South Dakota, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and, (2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you:
http://doh.sd.gov/LocalOffices/CHS.aspx
Program Contact Information:
For more information on WIC in South Dakota, visit their website at:
http://doh.sd.gov/WIC/default.aspx
Please see the following website for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For the number of the SD Local WIC Office:
Call Toll Free in South Dakota only:
800-738-2301
Managing Agency:
Department of Health (SD)
http://www.state.sd.us
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