Summit County Health District
1100 Graham Road Circle •  Stow, Ohio 44224 •  (330) 923-4891

 
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WIC

WIC is a nutrition education program.  WIC provides nutritious foods which promote good health for pregnant
women, women who just had a baby, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age five.

Who Is Eligible?
Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a baby less than six months old, and infants and
children up to five years old are eligible to apply for WIC.  To qualify for services, you must:

  • Live in Ohio
  • Meet WIC income guidelines
  • Meet certain nutritional or health risks

What Does WIC Provide?

  • Nutrition education and support
  • Breastfeeding education and support
  • Free breast pumps to qualified mothers
  • Immunization screening and referral
  • Coupons to shop at local grocery stores for:
         Milk         Cereal        Juice         Eggs         Peanut butter       Beans
        
    Infant formula         Cheese        Tuna fish and carrots (if you are breastfeeding)
  • Referral for maternal, prenatal and pediatric health care
  • Referral for Healthy Start
  • Voter Registration

How Do I Apply?
Simply call one of our clinics to schedule an appointment. 

Central Clinic
1100 Graham Road Circle
Stow, Ohio
(330) 926-5726

South Clinic (Springfield Twp)
2891 E. Waterloo Road., Ste. D
Akron, Ohio 44312
(330) 733-0730

North Clinic
781 East Aurora Road (Rte 82)
Macedonia, Ohio 44056
(330) 425-2699
(330) 908-0070

Opening April 7, 2010

What Should I Bring to My First Visit?
Please bring the following to your first visit:

  • Proof of income (current pay stubs, approval letter for Healthy Start, Ohio Works First, food stamps or current Medicaid card).
  • Proof of address (utility or credit bill, or Ohio driver's license)
  • Proof of identity for you and any other applicants (birth certificate, driver's license, Medicaid card,
    crib card, shot record)
  • All family members applying for WIC services
  • If pregnant, a doctor's statement showing due date
  • Children's shot records

If you would like to save time at your appointment, you can complete some of the necessary forms ahead of time and bring them with you when you come in.

* Click on the link of the form(s) that pertain to you
* Print them out
* Fill them in as completely as possible
* Bring them with you to your appointment

Combined Programs
Application

 

This agency is an equal opportunity provider

 
 
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