Beaufort County Public Health Department Bluffton

4819 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC - 29910
(843) 757-2251

County: Beaufort County

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Hours:

• Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday closed
• Sunday closed

** Please call to verify all WIC Hours posted on the website as hours change frequently.

Office Information:

To be eligible for WIC in South Carolina, you must meet the following criteria:

    You must be a resident of South Carolina.
    You must be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under the age of five.
    You must meet income guidelines.
    You must be at nutritional risk.

What services does WIC provide in South Carolina?

WIC provides a variety of services in South Carolina, including:

    Healthy foods, such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, cereal, and juice
    Nutrition education, which teaches you how to choose healthy foods for your family
    Healthcare referrals, which can connect you with a doctor or other healthcare provider

How can I apply for WIC in South Carolina?

You can apply for WIC in South Carolina by visiting this local WIC clinic listed on this page or by calling the South Carolina WIC Program at 1-800-361-2882.

Benefits of WIC in South Carolina

WIC has been shown to improve the health of mothers and children in a number of ways, including:

    Reducing the risk of low birth weight babies
    Improving infant and child growth and development
    Increasing the likelihood that children will be vaccinated on time
    Reducing the risk of iron deficiency anemia
    Improving the quality of children's diets

The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women.