HANSON County WIC Office

720 5th St., Suite 137
Alexandria, SD - 57311
(605) 239-4417

County: Hanson County

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

Office Information: They offer nutrition education and counseling on:    

Selecting and using nutritious foodsChanging eating habits/lifestylesImproving overall healthAnswering food and nutrition questionsBreast-feeding support:
Providing support & referral for breastfeedingEducation on the benefits of breastfeedingEducation on breast pumpsHealthy foods based on individual needs:
MilkPeanut butterCheeseFresh /  frozen fruits and vegetables(in the form of a cash voucher)Canned or dried beans /  peasJuice (adults and children only, no infant juice)CerealEggsCanned tuna, salmon or sardines (only for specific participants)Infant baby foods: fruits / vegetables (all infants) and meat (only for breastfed infants)Infant cerealInfant formulaReferral to:    
Doctors/nursesCommunity servicesHealth agenciesSocial service agencies such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, or TANFImmunizations available if needed or referralWIC serves eligible:
Women and teens who are pregnant, breast-feeding up to 12 months after delivery, or have had a baby in the last six monthsInfantsChildren up to age fiveTo be eligible, an applicant must:
Meet residency guidelines (South Dakota resident)Have a nutrition or health riskMeet income guidelines; you may complete the Family Income Worksheet and take it with you to your visit

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.