HANSON County WIC Office

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

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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:

They offer nutrition education and counseling on:    

• Selecting and using nutritious foods
• Changing eating habits/lifestyles
• Improving overall health
• Answering food and nutrition questions

Breast-feeding support:

• Providing support & referral for breastfeeding
• Education on the benefits of breastfeeding
• Education on breast pumps

Healthy foods based on individual needs:

• Milk
• Peanut butter
• Cheese
• Fresh /  frozen fruits and vegetables
• (in the form of a cash voucher)
• Canned or dried beans /  peas
• Juice (adults and children only, no infant juice)
• Cereal
• Eggs
• Canned tuna, salmon or sardines (only for specific participants)
• Infant baby foods: fruits / vegetables (all infants) and meat (only for breastfed infants)
• Infant cereal
• Infant formula

Referral to:    

• Doctors/nurses
• Community services
• Health agencies
• Social service agencies such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, or TANF
• Immunizations available if needed or referral

WIC 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 months
• Infants
• Children up to age five

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Meet residency guidelines (South Dakota resident)
• Have a nutrition or health risk
• Meet income guidelines; you may complete the Family Income Worksheet and take it with you to your visit