WIC Program — Sacramento County & Community Resource Project
To locate WIC office near me in other areas of California call: 1-888-WIC-WORKS.
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Eligibility Status —
You only need to meet three basic criteria to participate: category, income guidelines, and a simple health risk assessment. There are no employment checks, application fees, or secret hurdles.
- Who Receives the Food Benefits?
- The Biological Mother: Receives healthy food packages to help her body recover (for up to 6 months if formula feeding, or up to 1 year if breastfeeding).
- Individuals Recovering from Pregnancy Loss: Receives food packages for up to 6 months to support physical healing.
- Infants & Children (Under Age 5): Always receive their own benefits (formula, milk, and healthy foods) until their 5th birthday.
Note: Dads, grandparents, and foster parents can enroll and manage the WIC benefits for the eligible infants or children in their care, but do not receive adult food packages for themselves.
- Documents Required to Bring to Appointment
- Identification: Photo ID for each adult applying (such as a single parent, both parents, or any legal guardian). You must also bring a birth certificate or Medi-Cal card for each child under 5 you are enrolling.
- Proof of Address: A recent utility bill, rent receipt, or official mail (dated within the past 30–60 days) displaying the adult applicant's first and last name. If you share custody, bring proof of the address where the children reside while in your care. (Note: If you use CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, your active digital account layout on your phone automatically establishes your verified address).
- Proof of Income: If you receive CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, you are automatically income-eligible. Simply bring one of the following to clear this requirement instantly:
- Your paper Notice of Action / Award Letter
- A Verification of Benefits PDF downloaded from your BenefitsCal smartphone account
- Your physical Golden State EBT Card
(If you do not have these programs, bring recent pay stubs or tax returns. If documents are temporarily missing, a 30-day grace period is provided).
- Family Members: Bring the infants or children enrolling, or proof of pregnancy if applicable.
- Before you leave the house, make sure you have 5 things:
- ID for each adult
- ID for your child
- One proof of address (dated within 30–60 days matching the applicant's name)
- One proof of income (Award letter, BenefitsCal digital PDF, EBT card, or pay stub)
- The children or proof of pregnancy (individuals enrolling must be present)
- Immigration Safety: U.S. citizenship is not required. Receiving WIC benefits does not count under Public Charge rules and will never affect your immigration status.
- Nutritional risk: Evaluated at a quick, free appointment by a health professional (covers common, mild factors like iron-deficiency anemia, underweight/overweight status, or routine dietary needs).
What You Receive
- Free Healthy Foods: Monthly food benefits loaded directly to a card for milk, eggs, cheese, fruits, vegetables, baby food, whole grains, and juice.
- On-Site WIC Store: Locations like Grand Avenue feature on-site stores so you can pick up your food right after your appointment.
- Support & Education: Personal nutrition guidance, family health info, and dedicated breastfeeding support.
Sacramento County WIC Locations & Direct Contacts
Call first to make an appointment; hours vary and offices close for lunch.
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Downtown Broadway
Community Resource Project WIC Main Office
Address: 915 Broadway, Suite 1, Sacramento, CA 95818 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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Del Paso Heights
WIC on Grand
Address: 811 Grand Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838 map
Phone/Email: (916) 876-5000 | Send email
(On-site WIC store available)
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Hurley Way
Address: 2143 Hurley Way, Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95825 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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North Highlands
Address: 5655 Hillsdale Boulevard, #1, North Highlands, CA 95842 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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Citrus Heights
Address: 7640 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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Florin Road
Address: 2251 Florin Road, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95822 map
Phone: (916) 876-5000
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Fruitridge Road
Address: 8031 Fruitridge Road, Suite D, Sacramento, CA 95820 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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Oak Park
Address: 3821 41st Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Address: 3415 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95817 map
Phone: (916) 876-5000
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Rancho Cordova
Address: 10665 Coloma Road, #400, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 map
Phone: (916) 876-5000
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Elk Grove
Address: 8231 East Stockton Boulevard, Suite B, Sacramento, CA 95828 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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Elk Grove (Bruceville)
Address: 9270 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA 95828 map
Phone: (916) 876-5000
(Light of the Valley Church - Open Thursdays 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
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Folsom
Address: 1160 Duchow Way, Folsom, CA 95630 map
Phone: (916) 876-5000
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Galt
Address: 602 C Street, Suite 300, Galt, CA 95632 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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Walnut Grove
Address: 14181 Grove Street, Walnut Grove, CA 95690 map
Phone: (916) 326-5830
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