Forsyth County Health Department - Kernersville

431 West Bodenhamer St.
Kernersville, NC - 27285
(336) 996-5401

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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.



Office Information:

Call 336-996-5401 or 336-406-1568 to reach this office specialist.

WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. It is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, commonly referred to as the WIC Program.
Children up to 5 years of age, Infants, Pregnant women, Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months. Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. What does WIC provide?
Healthy foods, Health care referrals. Breastfeeding support. Eating tips for you and your child.

To be eligible, you or your child must:
Live in North Carolina. Live in a household with income at or below WIC guidelines. Have a health risk factor based on:height and weight, blood test for low iron, health history, diet history, Need More Information?
County health departments, community and rural health centers, and community action agencies provide WIC Program services - find the WIC Program in your county. For other helpful information contact the DHHS Customer Service Center at 1-800-662-7030 (TTY: 1-877-452-2514).

DHHS Customer Service Center staff will never ask callers for bank account or credit card information.