Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

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Did you know WIC offers the following?

HEALTHY FOOD & NUTRITION TIPS 

We help families feed their kids nutritious meals by providing:

• Monthly benefits to buy food
• Nutrition education counseling
• Farmer's market coupons for fruits and vegetables

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

 We offer guidance for nursing moms:

• Advice on breastfeeding issues: positioning, latch, milk production, and returning to work
• Breast pumps and other nursing aids

A COMMUNITY OF EXPERTS AND PEERS

We offer families support with a network of:

• Healthcare professionals
• Immunization services
• Additional social services
• Other families to share experiences and support

To check eligibility and schedule an appointment on-line, visit the WIC Client Connect website or call 231-882-4409 for more information.

GIVE YOUR FAMILY A HEALTHY START!

WIC Produce Connection

The Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), formerly known as WIC Project FRESH is now known in Michigan as WIC Produce Connection and administered by the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program. WIC FMNP started in 1986 in several states across the country. In 1988, Congress authorized a three-year demonstration project to test the concept in 10 states. WIC Project FRESH was administered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture as a federal pilot in Fiscal Years 1989 and 1990. The project's success led Congress to enact the Farmers' Market Nutrition Act of 1992 (P.L.102-314). The program was transferred to the Michigan Department of Community Health in November of 1992. The Department is now, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, where it remains today.

WIC Produce Connection helps to provide healthy and nutritious produce to Michigan WIC clients, while fostering economic development by promoting our state's diverse agricultural products. The program provides low-income, nutritionally-at-risk WIC clients with eligible, locally grown, fresh, unprepared fruits and vegetables from Authorized Growers at farmers markets and roadside stands throughout Michigan.

Where can I use my Produce Connection benefits? Produce Connection Authorized Grower List

How Do Growers Become Involved with The WIC Produce Connection Program?

Growers interested in the WIC Produce Connection Program should contact 800-942-1636, Option 2 or MDHHS-ProduceConnection@michigan.gov to request an application.

Non-discrimination Statement

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement | Food and Nutrition Service

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, which can be obtained online here, and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: 

1. Mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax:
   (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.