Families Grow With WIC
Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) is a program that provides healthy food, nutrition and breastfeeding support, and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify.
Services include:
- A WIC card that can be used to purchase healthy foods
- Individualized nutrition and breastfeeding counseling
- Immunization screening
- Referrals to medical, dental, housing, fuel assistance, and social service agencies
- And more!
Need WIC services?
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
Springfield South WIC provides healthy food, nutrition and breastfeeding support, and other services free of charge to qualified Massachusetts families. Our WIC professionals are here to help. Just call (413) 739-1100, press 5 or apply online to get started!
Who is eligible?
WIC is available to many pregnant and postpartum people up to 1 year postpartum, and children up until the age of 5. Foster children under 5 years old automatically qualify for WIC. Fathers and other legal guardians are encouraged to apply for WIC for their infants and children. Our friendly, dedicated staff will help determine whether you qualify for WIC and help you through the application process.
You can participate in WIC if you:
- Live in Massachusetts
- Have a nutritional need (WIC staff can help you determine this)
- Are a child under 5, or a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, and
- Have a family income less than WIC guidelines
- Eligibility guidelines may be found at mass.gov/info-
details/check-eligibility-for- wic
The Caring Health WIC program serves more than 4,000 participants in Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Hampden, and beyond.
For more information regarding eligibility, how to apply, and income guidelines, please call (413) 739-1100, press 5; fax (413) 278-2243; or text (413) 693-1029.
Hours of Operation and Locations:
The Springfield South WIC program at Caring Health Center is working to provide the same personalized care we have always offered, while being safe and responsible for our staff, patients, and community.
Call your local WIC office for more information.
816 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01105
Mondays:
10:30 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Third Saturday of the month:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
(413) 739-1100 – select 5, then press 1
473-477 Sumner Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
Monday, Tuesday
and Friday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Closed 12:15-1:00 pm for lunch.
(413) 739-1100 – select 5, then press 2
1771 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Wednesday and Thursday:
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Closed 12:15-1:00 pm for lunch.
(413) 739-1100 – select 5, then press 3