Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
South Dakota WIC is a public health nutrition program that provides information on healthy eating and breastfeeding, referrals to healthcare and other services, and nutritious foods to supplement diets for income-eligible women who are pregnant or post-partum, infants and children up to age five.
What We Do
South Dakota WIC is here to serve those in need throughout the state by offering:
- Nutrition education to help South Dakotans make healthy eating choices
- Breastfeeding education for expectant and new mothers looking to learn more about their infant nutrition options
- Referrals to set low-income families up with quality medical care
- Food benefits to help budget-constrained families purchase nutritious groceries at nearly 200 participating businesses statewide
Find Out if You're Eligible
South Dakota WIC is a health and nutrition program that offers food, education, and support for those who are or have:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding a child under age 1
- Delivered a baby within the past 6 months
- A child under age 5
It’s free for all South Dakota families who qualify. Mothers, fathers, and legal guardians can all sign their children up for WIC.
Shopping with WIC
South Dakota WIC wants to make sure you and your family eat nutritious foods that are low in fats, sugars, and added chemicals.
The SD WIC Mobile App allows you to check your benefit balance, scan items at the store to see if they are WIC approved, and keep track of future appointments.
WIC Locations
WIC offices are located throughout South Dakota and have staff ready to help you learn more about the program.
Breastfeeding Support
The South Dakota Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program is offered free of charge to WIC participants. Pregnant women and moms who choose to breastfeed can receive breastfeeding support from our peer counselors.
Physicians & Health Professionals
Support from physicians is vital to the mission of WIC to safeguard the health and well-being of South Dakota women, infants, and children. It is important that WIC staff and physicians work together to achieve this goal.
Vendors
WIC-authorized grocery stores and pharmacies are the final step in the WIC cycle. By supplying the nutritious foods needed, infants and children can have a healthy start to life.
Contact Us
South Dakota WIC Program
South Dakota Department of Health
600 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-2536
General Questions or Assistance:
Email: sdwic@state.sd.us
Phone: 605-773-3361; 1-800-738-2301
Fax: 1-866-579-8246