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South Carolina

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 4, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in South Carolina, we recommend that you visit the Governor's Executive Orders, the Department of Commerce website or the Department of Health and Environment Control's COVID-19 resources.

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Description of Program and Relief

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance

WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides money in the form of vouchers to buy healthy foods, and also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. Note that South Carolina plans to roll out its eWIC program during 2020, which will transition recipients of WIC benefits from paper vouchers to Electronic Benefit Transfer compliant cards.

Most South Carolina WIC clinics are currently still open, however, some WIC clinics are closing temporarily in light of the COVID-19 emergency. WIC clients who have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, or whose family members do, should contact their local WIC office to reschedule any appointments. Certain WIC offices may be able to complete your WIC appointment over the phone.

Government or Lead Agency

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility requirements can be found here: https://www.scdhec.gov/health/wic-nutrition-program/what-does-wic-offer/am-i-eligible-wic

Generally WIC benefits are available to:

  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby who have low to medium income

  • Infants and children under five years old living in families with low to medium income

  • Those with a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines. People currently receiving Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP benefits, already meet the income eligibility requirements. One need not be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Contact your local WIC office for assistance:

https://www.scdhec.gov/health/health-public-health-clinics

To apply call: 1 (855) 472-3432

List of Additional Information

https://www.scdhec.gov/health/wic-nutrition-program

https://www.scdhec.gov/health/wic-nutrition-program/what-does-wic-offer

https://www.scdhec.gov/health/wic-nutrition-program/what-does-wic-offer/am-i-eligible-wic


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