Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Welcome to WIC
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for pregnant women, new mothers and young children. WIC provides healthy foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services to support you and your family. Services are free to those who are eligible. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
- Find a WIC Office Near You
Caring support for you and your family, close to home
13 Locations + 2 lactation Support Centers
Serving Austin, Travis & Bastrop Counties - WIC Mobile Unit
Our WIC Mobile Team meets families where they are.
Serving 13 locations across Austin and surrounding areas
At WIC offices, partner campuses, and in the community - WIC's Nutrition Education is for the Whole Family
Is it time to complete a WIC nutrition class? Explore all the exciting topics and pick the one right for your family.
- Breastfeeding Support
Personalized support for your breastfeeding journey
2 lactation centers -North & South
Explore services and resources online - myWIC App
The myWIC app helps you manage your family’s WIC services all in one place. Schedule and manage appointments, view current and future benefits, set your PIN, and enjoy a tailored shopping experience. You can also freeze and unfreeze your card, complete nutrition education classes, and access many other helpful features to support your WIC journey.
- Helpful Resources
Support and resources for new WIC families, pregnant moms, breastfeeding, shopping with WIC benefits, and farmers markets. Everything you need to help you feel confident and supported here with WIC.
Nutrition Education
WIC's Nutrition Education is for the Whole Family
WIC provides Nutrition Education to help you achieve your health goals! Taking care of yourself sets a powerful example for your children. The positive choices you make help your whole family thrive. Remember, even small changes can make a meaningful difference - be your best and enjoy the life you're building.
WIC offers a variety of options to fit your schedule & make completing your nutrition education easier.
- Infant Top 10 Class (in-person): Expecting a baby or already welcoming your little one? Join us at the WIC clinic for a group discussion about caring for your baby and helping them grow healthy and strong! We’ll cover common infant topics like feeding, starting solid foods, crying and soothing, food safety, and dental care. Bring your questions, connect with other parents, and learn helpful tips to feel more confident as you navigate life with your baby!
- Online Classes: Tons of helpful topics to keep the whole family healthy are right at your fingertips. Explore feeding tips, activity videos, breastfeeding info, and so much more. Go to the CLASSES section on TexasWIC.org and pick a topic that interests you. You can choose from Live-scheduled class OR you can go at your own pace anytime with Click & Learn lessons. After completing the class, you can take your certificate to your WIC clinic to reload your family's benefits.
- Cooking Demos: Join a local WIC Nutritionist in the virtual kitchen for tasty recipes & helpful tips! Click the link below for our previous cooking demos OR join a Live session on the Austin Public Health YouTube page. Take the quick survey at the end to get your class code to give to the WIC staff. LIVE sessions are on the third Tuesday of the month - English at 1:00pm and Spanish at 2:00pm. Cooking Demo Playlist
- Breastfeeding Information Session: WIC experts discuss a variety of breastfeeding topics and answer your feeding question! Go to the Breastfeeding link to find a topic that interests you OR join a live session on the Austin Public Health YouTube page. Take the quick survey at the end to get your class code to give to the staff at your WiC clinic. WIC Breastfeeding Info Sessions
- Paper Lessons: Technology free! Grab one at your WIC clinic - WIC staff will give you a paper lesson to complete, while they reload your family's food benefits.
- Talk to a Nutritionist: Speak to your WIC Nutritionist to get personalized help reaching a goal or current concerns. Call 512.972.4942 to schedule a one-on-one visit with a degreed nutritionist.
For more upcoming WIC LIVE classes hosted by TexasWIC.org