03/30/2026
🍓🥑Healthy Families Start with WIC 🥕🍅
As more families face rising food costs, programs like the Moore County WIC Program are helping ensure children get the healthy start they need. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) supports low-income families by providing nutrition assistance to pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five.
“Good nutrition during pregnancy and early childhood sets the foundation for lifelong health,” said Moore County WIC Director Edwina Rich. “WIC provides families with support that give children a strong start.”
Designed to promote healthy beginnings, WIC offers a range of services to help families meet their nutritional needs and access care. Key services include:
•Nutrition education and personalized counseling to support healthy growth and development
•Breastfeeding support, including guidance from trained staff
•Healthy food benefits to help families afford nutritious groceries
•Referrals to healthcare providers and community resources for additional support
WIC is available to pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women (up to six months), as well as infants and children up to age five. Applicants must meet income guidelines and be identified as having a nutritional risk. Families participating in Medicaid, SNAP, or Work First automatically meet income eligibility requirements.
Services are provided through the Moore County Health Department, located at 705 Pinehurst Avenue in Carthage. For more information or to apply, call 910-947-3271 or visit moorecountync.gov/WIC
