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WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children 

Director Renee Cooper, MS, R.D.

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Arizona Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) 

WIC is a federally funded program which provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, community referrals and nutritious foods. With a complete nutrition assessment participants are provided an individualized food package to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle (see list below). 

For more information on the WIC Program or to scheudle an appointment please call 1-877-WIC-CHSS (1-877-942-2477), se habla espanol.

Residents eligible to apply to the WIC Program include:

• Meet income guidelines
• Must be at nutritional risk
• Must be a resident of Cochise County
• Women & Children requirements: Pregnant women, Breastfeeding women, Postpartum women to 12 months (if she's breastfeeding), Infants, Children under 5 years of age

Please note: All participants must meet income guidelines and have resident status in Cochise County. There is no charge for eligibility screening. 

How to Become a WIC Client

• Call 1-877-WIC-CHSS (1-877-942-2477) or 1-800-2525-WIC to set up an appointment with your local County WIC office.  (See a full listing of WIC offices below.)
• Bring proof of income. One of the following for everyone who works: Paycheck, Tax return, Letter from employer
• Individuals with proof of AHCCCS, TANF, or Food Stamps meet WIC income eligibility and must provide notice of action letter at WIC enrollment.
• Bring proof of residence. One of the following: Driver's License with correct address, Utility bill or other piece of business mail
• Bring proof of identity. One of the following: Photo ID, Official identification, Birth document for infants and children
• Undergo a simple health screening to determine nutritional risk.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is another program administered by the WIC staff for clients no longer eligible for WIC, including post-partum women who are no longer breastfeeding and children ages 5 to 6. It also includes seniors, 60 years of age and over who are low income and are considered at risk for malnutrition. Once certified, they receive one food box per month. These can be picked up at the Health Department in Sierra Vista, the Benson Food Bank, and Douglas residents can also participate by signing up at the Douglas Health Department.  This program is administered through the WIC program, and is also funded by USDA, through the ADHS, Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Nutrition Services. 

The following link takes you to the USDA web page that features easy recipes using commodity foods.  Click on the food you're interested in preparing, and nutrition and recipe information will appear.  USDA Food & Nutrition Service - Food Distribution Programs 

Farmer's Market Nutrition Program 

The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides women and children who participate in WIC, $30 worth of vouchers they can redeem for locally grown fruits and vegetables at the Farmer's markets.  Currently, WIC clients can redeem their vouchers in the Sierra Vista, Bisbee or Elfrida markets. 

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