Women, Infants, and Children
What we do
The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) provides nutrition education, supplemental foods, and health care referrals for pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age five.
How We Do It
Our team brings our mission to life by conducting routine health and wellness assessments alongside the distribution of essential food benefits.
To ensure long-term wellness, we empower mothers and caregivers with practical nutrition education, healthy recipes, and professional, compassionate breastfeeding support tailored to their family’s needs.
In 2025
Is my family eligible? Am I eligible?
- Must live in Nebraska
- Pregnant or postpartum women, or infants and children up to age 5
- Income eligible, or if currently active with Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF
Request an Appointment with WIC
Follow these steps to request an appointment.
1: Determine What Kind of Appointment You Will Need
Certification – Are you new to WIC? Did you have WIC in the past but currently don’t receive WIC benefits for you or your child(ren)?
Recertification – Are you or your child(ren) currently on WIC in Nebraska and has it been 1 year since we have seen documentation for you or your child(ren)? Did you miss an appointment that required you to come into the office?
Nutrition Education – Did you just come into the office for your last visit and need to check in with us about how the kids are doing? Do you not have benefits on your card and missed a phone call appointment?
WIC Transfer – Are you currently receiving WIC benefits from another state and just moved to Nebraska?
Custody Change / Foster Change – Did you receive custody of a child that is receiving WIC? Are you a Foster parent of a child that has been receiving WIC?
Food Package Change – Do you currently have benefits for yourself or your child(ren) and need to make a change to the benefits you are receiving?
Each appointment is 45 minutes long, plus 15 minutes for each additional child.
2: Gather The Correct Documents for Your Appointment
Please bring proof of ID for each person applying, proof of income, and proof of address.
3: Request an Appointment Form
Family Service WIC Locations
Mill Towne
501 S 7th St.
Phone: (402) 205-7685
Fax: (402) 441-6466
M-F: 8:00am – 4:30pm
2nd Saturday of the month (call for holiday schedules)
First United Methodist Church
2723 N 50th St.
(402) 205-7685
1st Friday of the month (call for holiday schedules)
Pine Lake Plaza
3901 Pine Lake Road
Entrance B, Suite 212
(402) 441-8655
3rd Thursday of the month (call for holiday schedules)
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all WIC Clinics in Lincoln the same?
There are 2 different agencies: Family Service WIC and Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department WIC. Both WIC agencies have satellite locations. To find a location closest to you, use this link; NE WIC, and put in your zip code. The great thing is, all WIC Clinics in Lincoln give you the same great benefits!!
Can I participate in the SNAP program at the same time as WIC?
Yes, you can! If you participate in the SNAP program you automatically qualify for WIC. Give us a call today to get signed up!!
What are the income guidelines to qualify for the WIC program?
If you and/or your children receive Medicaid, SNAP, or ADC, you automatically qualify for WIC. If you don’t participate in one of the programs previously mentioned, to find the WIC income guidelines click on NE WIC Income Guidelines to see if you qualify. Give us a call today to get signed up!!
If I have a miscarriage can I participate in WIC?
Yes, WIC is for all pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children under the age of 5 years old. If a woman has a miscarriage, she would be considered postpartum and can participate in WIC for up to 6 months after miscarriage happens.
If I lose my shopping card, how do I get a replacement card?
You would need to go into your local office to get a replacement card.
I don’t have benefits on my card, what is wrong?
If you don’t have benefits on your card, give us a call at 402-205-7685. We can help you figure it out!!
What documents do I need to bring for my 1st appointment?
Please bring proof of ID for each person applying, proof of income, and proof of address.
Do I need to report income changes to WIC?
Yes, any change to your income will need to be looked at to determine if you still fall within our income guidelines. Remember, if your family receives SNAP or ADC, or if the child enrolled in WIC receives Medicaid, we do not look at your income because those programs automatically qualify you for WIC.
Can I get more formula if I run out before the month is over?
WIC is a supplemental program, there might be some months that you will need to buy extra formula. We are allowed to give a maximum number of cans for specific age groups. Give us a call to make sure you are getting the maximum amount. Did you know you can use SNAP benefits to purchase formula?