Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC clinics are providing service by appointment only, no walk-ins please. All persons entering a WIC clinic 2 years of age and older are required to wear a mask. If possible, only those family members essential to the WIC appointment should come to the clinic.
Please call the nearest WIC clinic to schedule
an appointment:
- Coatesville 610-455-1340
- Oxford 610- 455-1345
- Phoenixville 610- 344-6240
- Spring City 610- 344-6240
- Toughkenamon 610- 455-1345
- West Chester 610- 344-6240
Studies show pregnant women who participate in WIC have fewer premature births, fewer low birth-weight babies; experience fewer fetal and infant deaths; seek prenatal care earlier in pregnancy and consume more key nutrients like iron, protein, calcium, and Vitamins A and C.
WIC helps ensure infants’ and children’s normal growth, reduces levels of anemia, increases immunization rates, improves access to regular health care/social services and improves diets.
Breastfeeding Support
WIC promotes breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice and supports moms along the way. WIC staff educate pregnant women on the benefits of breastfeeding and help them plan for it. Once she starts breastfeeding, WIC breastfeeding staff provide support, answer questions, and some states offer help hotlines.
Nutrition
- Healthy eating during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Developing healthy eating habits for kids
- Reading food labels when shopping
- How to cook healthy, delicious meals
WIC provides a tailored monthly food package. The foods vary depending on the nutrient needs of the mom and her kids during the stages of pregnancy, breastfeeding, infancy and childhood. Only specific healthy foods can be purchased such as whole grains, dairy, fish, peanut butter, beans, and fruits and vegetables. WIC benefits can even be used at farmers’ markets in some states.
Connect with Community Resources and Services
WIC serves as a gateway to healthcare and social services and connects families to the resources they need:
- Prenatal, obstetric, maternal and pediatric care
- Dental care
- Smoking cessation, drug and alcohol abuse counseling
- Immunizations
- Head Start coordination
- SNAP
Shopping with eWIC
PA WIC is funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.