Linn County Public Health

Community Resource

Serves: Sweet Home, Linn County

About this resource

WIC is a public health initiative aimed at enhancing health outcomes and shaping lifelong nutrition and health practices for women, infants, and children. The program offers nutrition education classes, breastfeeding support, monthly allowances for additional nutritious foods, and connections to community resources.

Intake Process: Contact for details and to arrange an appointment.

Location: Situated near the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 228 in Sweet Home, just past the East Linn Museum and opposite the Sweet Home Inn.

Cost: No fees involved.

Who can use this

  • To qualify for WIC, applicants must meet four requirements: -Reside in Oregon (US citizenship is not a necessity) -Be pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding, or have a child under 5 years old. Fathers, foster parents, and other guardians may apply for a qualifying child. -Household income must be below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Those receiving OHP, SNAP, or TANF automatically qualify. -Must have a nutritional risk assessed during the appointment.

Documents you may need

  • Proof of ID for parent/guardian and child, proof of address, and proof of income

Don't have these? Contact the organization—they may be able to help.

Get in touch

Phone
+15413673888
Website
www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYPEOPLEFAMILIES/WIC/Pages/index.aspx
Address
799 Long Street Sweet Home, OR 97386
Sweet Home, Oregon

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