Caddo Parish Health Unit
1035 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, LA - 71101
(318) 676-5222
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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: Office hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
The Louisiana WIC Program provides enrolled participants with Breastfeeding education and support, nutrition counseling and education, nutritious food benefits, and referrals to medical providers and other programs.
Federal Regulations and state policy require that each applicant provide documented proof of identification, residency,household income, and pregnancy (when applicable) to determine eligibility for enrollment in the WIC Program.
Documents to bring:
1. Person(s) Applying for WIC. Bring each person who is applying for WIC to the clinic with you on the appointment date. Bring an extra diaper for infants and children who are applying for WIC since they must be weighted with a clean, dry diaper.
2. Immunization Records(s)Bring the immunization records for all infants and children applying for WIC, if available.
3. Proof of Identification. You should bring identification for yourself and for each person who is applying for WIC.
The following are acceptable proof of identification:
For Infants and Children, Birth Certificate or Birth Record, Nursery ID Bracelet, Valid Medicaid Card, Medical Record, Insurance Card, or Immunization records. For Adults, Birth Certificate or Medical Records (excluding immunization record), Current Drivers License or State Issued ID Card, Current Passport or Immigration Card, Valid Insurance Card or Medicaid Card, Valid Voter Registration Card4. Proof of Residency (For infants and children, proof must be provided for the parent/caretaker also.)You should bring proof of where you live. The document should include your name, physical address, city, state, and zipcode. P.o. boxes are not accepted.
The following are acceptable for proof of residency:,
Valid Medicaid Card, Valid Voter Registration Card, Current Rent or Mortgage receipt showing address of residence and name of renter, Current pay stub showing employee address, Current utility bill (gas, electric, water, phone, etc.), State or local document indicating Louisiana residence, i.e., property tax notice, Processed mail addressed to the participant or parent/caretaker at the physical address, For migrants or victims of theft, loss or disaster with no proof of residence, a statement written & signed by staff of a social service agency, church, legal aid society, school counselor, or nurse attesting to residence.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.
WIC Store Locations
Find WIC Store Locations to purchase WIC approved foods with your WIC or EBT Card, in and around Shreveport, LA.Find WIC Grocery Stores Nearby
Reviews
Arrived for wic appointment today for the first visit. Receptionist was nice But the staff member who approves your wic was very rude and inconsiderate. She did not inform me of wic benefits or educate me on how to use wic benefits. She rudely told me to read for myself. (her words reading is Fundamental) and proceed to walk off. Do not recommend this facility or staffing.
I have called and left several message over the last two weeks to schedule a wic appointment. I have two grandchildren placed in my care by CPS and need assistance. No one has bothered to call me back.
Good place for wic but they slow and it take them forever to return your call ! They never answer the phone
Apply for WIC and appointment on Thursday morning
They never answer the phone and it takes almost a month to call u back
I was just looking for a good place to set up my wic appointment. I will most defintely do it here.