Crow Wing County Health Services WIC

204 Laurel Street,
Brainerd, MN - 56401
(218) 824-1073
Fax Number: (218) 824-1309

County: Crow Wing County

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Hours:

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

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

Office Information:

They help eligible pregnant women, new mothers, babies and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy.

They provide nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and referrals to health and other social services.

Hours of operation:

• Between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Monday to Friday

To be eligible for WIC in Minnesota, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Residency: You must live in Minnesota.

2. Categorical Eligibility: You or someone in your household must be receiving one of the following benefits:

    Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    Medical Assistance (MA) – TEFRA

3. Income Eligibility: Your household income must be at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG). You can find the current income eligibility guidelines on the Minnesota Department of Health website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/eligibility/index.html

4. Nutritional Risk: A qualified health professional must determine that you or your child is at nutritional risk. This could be due to a variety of factors, such as anemia, low birth weight, or inadequate dietary intake.


How to apply for WIC in Minnesota
1. Apply to this location.
2. Call the Minnesota WIC Hotline at 1-800-332-2272
3. Download the My Minnesota WIC App: https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic/localagency/infosystem/hubert/mnwicapp/index.html


When you apply for WIC, you will need to bring the following documents:
    Proof of identification for you and your child(ren)
    Proof of income for all household members
    Proof of pregnancy (if applicable)
    Proof of address

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.