In observance of Labor Day, Harnett County offices, landfills, and convenience centers will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. The libraries will also be closed on Saturday, September 5, 2026 for the holiday weekend.
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
WIC provides access to healthy food, breastfeeding support and encouragement for moms-to-be, new moms and families with young children, every step of the way.
The WIC program is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. For full nondiscrimination statement: https://www.nutritionnc.com/nondiscrimination.htm
Who is WIC for?
- Children up to 5 years of age
- Infants
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women who have had a baby in the last 12 months
- Women who have had a baby in the last 6 months
When you apply for WIC please provide:
- Proof of identification (for all individuals applying for WIC)
- Proof of income (for all household members with income)
- Proof of residence (where you live)
Examples of what you will need to provide:
- Identification: (Only one is needed) - Valid driver's license, Social Security card, current work/school ID, current Medicaid card, current military ID, birth certificate, immunization record, and for infants: hospital crib card, ID bracelet or mother’s verification of facts form.
- Residence (where you live): (Only one is needed) - Current utility bill, valid driver’s license, current Medicaid card (or presumptive eligibility form), bank statement, current rental or mortgage receipts, Division of Motor Vehicle ID card.
- Income: Current paycheck stubs, if self-employed your recent tax return or history of earnings for the past twelve months, current Medicaid card, a letter of certification for the NC Food and Nutrition Services, a letter from your employer stating gross income and frequency of pay, unemployment letter/notice.
For more information, please call the Harnett County Health Department--WIC Office at 910-893-7570 or visit the local office at 307 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd. Lillington, NC 27546.
