Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Welcome to the County of San Luis Obispo WIC Program
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to health care and other community services.
Call (805) 781-5570 or text (888) 417-6180 and someone will be with you shortly!
*All County of San Luis Obispo WIC offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The WIC offices will resume services on Monday, December 2, 2024
What is the process?
Check Eligibility
To find out if you are eligible, view WIC’s qualifying incomes, visit the State's WIC website or fill out the Apply for WIC form.
Make an Appointment
Please call (805) 781-5570 or text (888) 417-6180 to schedule an appointment.
Gather Necessary Documents
- Identification for the persons applying for WIC, such as a birth certificate, driver’s license, crib card, military ID, photo ID, Social Security card, hospital record, or Medi-Cal card
- Proof of all family income (pay stubs or Medi-Cal card)
- Proof of street address (mail, utility bill, rent/mortgage receipt)
Who is eligible?
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby in the past 6 months (or pregnancy loss);
- Children up to 5 years of age, including those cared for by a mom, dad, a grandparent, foster parent, step-parent or guardian; and
- Meet the WIC income guidelines or who receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKS or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits; and
- Live in California.
Take the online WIC Eligibility Assessment to see if you may qualify or fill out the Apply for WIC form.
When and where is this service offered?
Please contact the WIC office nearest you to schedule an appointment, text toll free (888) 417-6180 or fill out the Apply for WIC form.
Location, directions and hours of operation
Click on location name to show hours of operation, directions and phone information
Every Monday & 1st & 3rd Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12-1 PM)
5575 Hospital Drive
Atascadero, CA 93422
Tel: (805) 781-5570
By phone only - 3rd Friday of the month 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
1000 Main Street
Cambria, CA 93428
Tel: (805) 781-5570
Monday - Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM & Friday 8:00 - 4:30 PM (closed for lunch 12:30-1 PM Friday only) Closed last Wednesday of the month
286 South 16th Street, Suite B
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Tel: (805) 473-7130
Every Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
760 Morro Bay Boulevard
Morro Bay, CA 93422
Tel: (805) 781-5570
Every Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
200 East Dana Street
Nipomo, CA 93444
WIC Tel: (805) 473-7130
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12-1 PM) Closed last Wednesday of the month
805 4th Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Tel: (805) 237-3065
Every Wednesday & 2nd & 4th Thursday 8 - 5 PM, Friday 8 - 4:30 PM (except 3rd Friday) Closed the last Wednesday of the month
2191 Johnson Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tel: (805) 781-5570
FAQS
To find out if you are eligible, view WIC’s qualifying incomes or visit the state's WIC website.
Yes. In order to enroll in WIC, an appointment is required. Please call (805) 781-5570 or text (888) 417-6180 to schedule an appointment.
WIC participants receive monthly food benefits to get healthy foods. WIC foods include fruits and vegetables, whole-wheat bread, dry beans/peas, peanut butter, milk, soymilk and tofu, yogurt, eggs, cheese, cereal, canned fish, baby foods and infant cereal. Special infant formulas and medical foods may be provided when prescribed by a physician for a specified medical condition. For a full list of eligible foods, click here.
Yes! WIC benefits will be provided on a California WIC Card for all of your family's food benefits at your first appointment if you qualify.
For more information on the program and its many benefits, visit the California WIC Program website.
Only a WIC authorized food store can accept the WIC Card. Look for the WIC logo or WIC poster to identify stores that accept the WIC Card. You can also consult with your WIC counselor to find a store near you.
Unfortunately, the WIC Card cannot be used at Farmers' Markets in San Luis Obispo County at this time.
