Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Women, Infants, and Children
- 800-342-3556
- ManateeWICInfo@FLhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
212 Sixth Ave. East
Bradenton, FL 34208
WIC has staff who speak English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
Resources:
State WIC Program
WIC Mobile App
Google
Apple
WIC Health
Healthy Start Manatee
No-cost services for pregnant women, new mothers, and infants.
WIC Locations
212 Sixth Ave. E, Bradenton, FL 34208
Map
The Manatee County WIC Office will now be serving clients on a walk-in basis through the end of 2025.
Walk-in services will be available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the following times:- Morning: Beginning at 7 a.m.
- Afternoon: Beginning at 1 p.m.
Please note that client intake will close once daily capacity is reached, which varies based on staffing levels. We recommend arriving as early as possible.
Please call us for holiday hours and for updates regarding procedures for 2026.
What is WIC?
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a nutrition program for:
- Women who are pregnant, recently pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Infants and children under age 5.
WIC provides the following at no cost:
- Healthy foods.
- Nutrition education and counseling.
- Breastfeeding support.
- Referrals to health care, immunizations, and community services.
WIC Eligibility
You are considered income-eligible for WIC if:
- Your total household income is equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines link below.
- OR you currently receive Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or Food Assistance.
You do not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.
WIC Income Guidelines
For a pregnant woman, each unborn baby counts as 1 extra person in the household size. Please refer to the Income Guidelines for more information. To apply, call 941-741-3400.
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