WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for “”Women, Infants and Children” (WIC).  WIC is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered in Florida by the Department of Health. Services provided by the Program include the following:

WIC Center & Satellite Locations and Hours of Operations (304kb pdf)

Slide Show (1.5mb pdf)

The Pinellas County WIC work closely with other agencies and Pinellas County Health Department divisions such as:

• Healthy Start/Healthy Families
• Immunization
• Lead Intervention
• Disease Control
• Florida KidCare
• Domestic Violence

Pinellas WIC operates from five main centers (304kb pdf) and three satellites (304kb pdf). WIC also provide bedside certification at Bayfront Medical Center Pinellas County WIC & Nutrition Program utilizes advertising and marketing strategies to reach those of you that may be eligible for the program. Currently, Pinellas WIC & Nutrition Program provides services to over 18,000 participants each month. Each applicant must meet all Federal eligibility requirements. Checks issued from all our sites are redeemable at our participating local vendors.

To find out of you may qualify for the program, call our WIC Appointment line or more Information and our representatives will be happy to assist you.

WIC Appointment Line:
727-824-6913

Participation in WIC saves the public and private health care dollars by improving the health and nutrition of women, infants and children. WIC has been proven to improve the diets of pregnant and postpartum women and children. It has also been shown to reduce the incidence of low birth weight, infant mortality and anemia among WIC participants.

Who Is Eligible?

You could be eligible if you or other family members are currently receiving Medicaid, WAGES, or Food Stamps. However, you do NOT have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.

Before eligibility is completed, WIC staff will verify your Gross Household income. You need to bring proof of household income so that the staff can determine your eligibility.

WIC Checks Express:

The WIC express is a faster way to check out when picking up checks only. It is designed for participants who have completed all the required paper work to pick up checks. The average check out time at these stations is about five minutes. This process saves our participants time, especially those who are working and may use part of their lunch hour to pick up their checks.

Breastfeeding and Lactation Consultation:
Breastfeeding services include:

WIC values and supports breastfeeding as the normal way to feed a baby.  We currently have two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants on staff, one in the St. Petersburg Center, the other at the Mid-County Center.  Education and support by one of our Breastfeed Peer Counselors is available at all of our health centers.

WIC offers a breast pump loan program to assist qualifying mothers in meeting their breastfeeding goals.  Our breastfeeding staff will determine if you are qualified for a breast pump loan.

Prenatal breastfeeding classes are held throughout the county at various times of day and on Saturdays.  WIC also has two Mom and Baby Groups that are a great place to meet other breastfeeding moms; prenatal moms are encouraged to attend.  Please call 727-824-6900 ext 6997 for information regarding our any of our breastfeeding support services.

Click the picture below to watch World Breastfeeding Video

Where to Get Certified for WIC and Pick Up Checks (304kb pdf)

Slide Show (1.5 mb pdf)