East Orange WIC Program

185 Central Avenue
East Orange, NJ - 07018
(973) 395-8960

County: Essex County

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

Office Information:

WIC Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Extended Hours
Wednesdays
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays
8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturdays
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

How to apply for WIC:
1. Contact this location for an appointment.
2. Use this Pre-screening: Use the online tool (https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/participants/apply-wic/income.shtml) or call the Help Me Grow Helpline (1-800-755-GROW) to get a preliminary idea of your eligibility.

New Jersey WIC Program Details:

The New Jersey Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program provides nutritious food, breastfeeding support, and health education to eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and infants and children under five years old.

Here are some key details:

Eligibility:
    Be a resident of New Jersey.
    Meet income guidelines (185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines).
    Be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum (up to six months), or have an infant or child under five years old.
    Have a medical or nutritional risk determined by a health professional.

Benefits:
    Vouchers or EBT card to purchase specific WIC-approved healthy foods like milk, cereal, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and infant formula.
    Breastfeeding support, including counseling, peer support groups, and breastfeeding supplies.
    Health education on topics like nutrition, healthy eating, child development, and immunizations.
    Referrals to other health and social services.

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.