Newark WIC Program - Saint James Health - East

228 Lafayette Street 4th Fl
Newark, NJ - 07105
(862) 229-6360

County: Essex County

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Hours:

• Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Sunday closed

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

Office Information:

Located at Lafayette Professional Office Building.

    Referrals to other health and social services.
    Health education on topics like nutrition, healthy eating, child development, and immunizations.
    Breastfeeding support, including counseling, peer support groups, and breastfeeding supplies.
    Vouchers or EBT card to purchase specific WIC-approved healthy foods like milk, cereal, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and infant formula.
Benefits:
    Have a medical or nutritional risk determined by a health professional.
    Be pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum (up to six months), or have an infant or child under five years old.
    Meet income guidelines (185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines).
    Be a resident of New Jersey.
Eligibility:

Here are some key 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.

New Jersey WIC Program Details:

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.
1. Contact this location for an appointment.
How to apply for WIC:

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.