WIC Services
The federal Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program sets children and families on a path to lifetime health and wellness.
WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful services to pregnant individuals, new moms, infants, and kids under 5.
Find Support You Need
Individualized food packages with benefits loaded on a convenient EBT card for use at participating stores.
Breastfeeding support from a peer counselor or WIC nutritionist.
Delicious recipes using WIC foods.
Nutrition education focused on your needs.
Ideas for easy physical activities that are fun and healthy.
Referrals to other health and social services.
Farmers Market Coupons (seasonal). Find participating markets near you.
Convenient hours, services and appointment types.
Language assistance services are available at no charge.
WIC Eligibility
Services are free for eligible families. Applicants must be one of the following:
You will need to provide proof of household income, residency and identity. Click here for income eligibility. WIC staff will go over the specific documentation you’ll need when you apply.
Families can automatically qualify if they received Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Essential Plan (depending on the level of the plan), or enrollment in Head Start or Early Head Start.
You need to be a resident of New York State. WIC doesn’t require citizenship.
To apply for WIC, make an appointment with us. Appointments can be over the phone, in person or online. WIC staff will help you understand the program and if you are eligible, you can have benefits right away! All information you share is confidential.
If you are eligible for WIC, you will receive:
An eWIC benefit card to purchase healthy foods suited to your needs.
A health and nutrition assessment for each qualifying member of your family.
Nutrition counseling focused on your needs and concerns.
Breastfeeding information and support for those interested.
Referrals to other programs and services.
Flexibility to schedule in-person or remote appointments.
Your First WIC Appointment
At your first appointment, staff will go through general questions like marital status, education level, household size, etc. They will enter the income, identity, and residency information.
We will also go over how to use your eWIC card and information about the app.
You will meet with a nutritionist who will go through a series of health and nutrition questions. They’ll go over the WIC foods and build your food package.
Apply for WIC
Start the application process online and a WIC specialist will be in touch shortly.
WIC Clinic Location in Saratoga County
We want to make it convenient for you to complete your WIC appointment. All appointments, including your initial certification, can be completed over the phone or in person.
Main Office
LifeWorks Community Action
39 Bath St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Parking and entrance in the back
See on map
Mon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Phone: (518) 288-3232 | Fax: (518) 288-3233
Resources for Moms and Caregivers
LifeWorks has developed resources to help moms and others become confident caregivers and learn more about different services available.
WIC moms are encouraged to breastfeed. Here are some resources to help.
Breastfeeding:
Healthy foods are important! Here are some resources to help:
Other resources:
