WIC Helps Families Thrive: Love Letters From Our Clients

We’re Happy to Help You Get Started with WIC

Our friendly WIC staff are ready to welcome you and support your family. We offer helpful nutrition tips and provide access to healthy foods through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. You can shop at stores like Target, Jewel, Walmart, and other WIC-approved locations. Your benefits are loaded onto the card, making shopping easy and convenient. We’ll help you find the store that works best for you!

“I felt welcomed instantly. The talks, the support, and all my questions were answered…with tons of new tips on Walter’s growing, his eating and as well as myself.” - Dominique

“When I first had my son, I didn’t know what to do food wise, but WIC helped educate me. I love that they give healthy food to keep us healthy. My sister is on WIC now too and feels the same way. All follow up visits, they are always monitoring our kids, making sure they eat well and meeting their needs. My son is lactose-intolerant, and I am grateful WIC offers lactose-free milk.”

WIC Clinics Are Fun for Kids, Too!

While you get support, your little one gets to play! Our WIC clinics are bright, welcoming, and kid-friendly—some of the best in Cook County. Kids feel happy and comfortable coming to WIC. We care about your child’s health and growth. That’s why we offer healthy foods, nutrition tips, and even donated Bernie’s Books to support your family’s development.

“CEDA WIC has helped me and my family in so many ways. They’ve helped keep food in our house when we didn’t have any. They’ve helped my family to eat healthier. They’ve helped my children to learn to read early by providing free books. My children have a large collection of books that they absolutely love.” - Ceronda

Support for New Moms and Growing Kids

Our WIC breastfeeding experts are here to help you feel confident and supported—physically and emotionally. Whether you're nursing, pumping, or figuring out what works best for you, we’re here for you. If your child is a picky eater or you’re having trouble with feeding routines, our caring WIC Nutritionists and Nutrition Counselors can help with tips, ideas, and answers that make mealtime easier.

“WIC has been a great help to my family and me because we get the milk for my family and not just free milk but I have learned a lot of things with the classes that I had no idea about or that within my culture were necessarily true. I am thankful that WIC is here for me, my family and all the mothers out there. It has taught me how to feed my kids healthier.”

We’re Here for Your Family—Every Step of the Way

Our WIC staff love getting to know the families we serve. We’re proud to support you from pregnancy through your child’s first five years. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, we’re here to help your family grow strong and healthy—every step of the way.

“I mean, there are no words to explain how thankful I am for the WIC program. Since birth, you guys have provided me with nutritional milk, grains, fruits, and vegetables each month. Giving us some hope of still having some food you know just in case.” - Synthia

Give our clinics a call to set up an appointment at 855-942-2332. Our team’s staff can assist clients in English, Spanish, Arabic, Polish, Hindi and beyond!

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