Welcome to Elmhurst WIC
WIC2Go App on you phone! | Vea el video y aprenda como usar WIC2Go para:
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Helpful Resources | Recursos utiles
- Forget your PIN? Call 1-844-540-3013
- New York State approved foods & brands: Click Here.
- Find WIC Approved Store in your neighborhood: https://nyswicvendors.com/find-a-wic-store/
- Olvidó su clave? Llame al 1-844-540-3013
- Para ver las comidas aprobadas en el estado de nueva york, haga clic aquí. Estos son unos ejemplos de las comidas aprobadas de WIC:
- Localice una tienda aprobada de WIC en su vecindad: https://nyswicvendors.com/find-a-wic-store/
Certification Online
Complete your certification and re certification online
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Read Rights and Responsibilities: English, Español, 中文, বাংলা, اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ, हिन्दी, नेपाली.
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Please prepare the following documents before contacting us:
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If you have Medicaid, you need to provide:
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Active medicaid numbers for you and/or your child or Self Declaration Form: English, Español, 中文, বাংলা ,اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ, हिन्दी, नेपाली.
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ID card
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Medical referral form or MRN# at the Elmhurst Hospital
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If you don’t have Medicaid, you need to provide:
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Proof of income or Self Declaration Form: English, Español, 中文, বাংলা ,اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ, हिन्दी, नेपाली.
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Proof of address
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ID card
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Medical referral form or MRN# at the Elmhurst Hospital
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If you have all the documents above, please call us 718-334-3265 to apply.
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Our staff will do our best to provide benefits for you remotely.
eWIC card
How to Shop with the eWIC card?
- At the checkout counter, swipe your eWIC card
- Enter your pin number to buy foods at WIC approved stores like using a debit card
- En la cajera, pase/deslize la tarjeta de eWIC como si fuera una tarjeta de debito
- Entre el PIN que usa para comprar alimentos en las tiendas o supermercados aprobadas por WIC
- 在接受奶票的商店里, 结账时和刷银行卡一样刷eWIC卡
- 输入密码即可购买WIC食品
- চেকআউট কাউন্টারে, আপনার eWIC কার্ডটি সোয়াইপ করুন
- ডেবিট কার্ড ব্যবহারের মতো “WIC” স্টোরগুলিতে খাবার কিনতে আপনার পিন নম্বর লিখুন
WIC2Go App on you phone!
Watch the video and learn how to use WIC2Go to:
Vea el video y aprenda como usar WIC2Go para:
1. Access your benefits information and expiration dates 2. Access your future appointments
3. Scan foods at the store to see if they are WIC approved 4. Easier checkout at the grocery store
5. Find the location of clinics and WIC approved stores in the area
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You can also register your eWIC card at www.wicconnect.com to check your benefit and reset your PIN. See instructions, click here.
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) was established by Congress in 1992 to provide fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants, and to expand the awareness, use of, and sales at farmers market.
Eligible WIC participants are issued FMNP coupons in addition to their regular WIC benefits. These coupons can be used to buy eligible fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ markets.
Farmers Market is HERE!
Elmhurst GreenMarket | 41st Avenue and 80th Street | Tuesdays 8am – 4pm | Jun 9 – Nov 24
Farmers markets are located all over the state and people can visit anyone. See list.
Graduation Ceremony for 5 yo and Farmers Market Tour
Celebracion de graduacion para los niños de 5 años en WIC y tour del mercado de agricultores
Thank you for your support, engagement and participation!
We hope that during these past 5 years with us you and your family have built the foundation to live your healthiest life.
Know that you will always hold a special place here at Elmhurst WIC!
¡Gracias por su apoyo, compromiso, y participacion! Esperamos que durante estos ultimos 5 años con nosotros, usted y su familia hayan construido las bases para vivir una vida saludable.
Sepan que siempre tendran un lugar especial aqui en el Programa de WIC.
Smarter Shopper
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Resources List
NYCH+H Elmhurst WIC Program – Guidance Tool for Medical Documentation Forms
For PDF Version, click here.
NYC Free Tax Prep Services
SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) Assistance
SNAP can help put nutritious food on your table during this unexpected situation we are facing with the COVID-19 outbreak. A representative from Hunger Free NYC will let you know if you qualify and can help you apply remotely. To submit your request through our Nutrition Benefits Calculator: Click Here.
To apply contact one of the following Benefits Specialists:
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
(Español)SNAP puede ayudar a poner alimentos nutritivos en su mesa durante esta situación inesperada que estamos enfrentando. Uno de nuestros representantes de Hunger Free NYC le dejará saber si usted califica y le puede ayudar a aplicar por teléfono. Para solicitar un estimado a través de nuestra Calculadora de Beneficios Nutricionales de un “click“>>>
Para aplicar por favor contactar:
lunes-viernes 9:00am-5:00pm
Ari Suarez 646-863-7122 English/Español
Maria Remache 646-836-9177 English/Español
Ana Assadourian 646-553-5910 English/Español
Apply for SNAP online, the following links are in different languages to make easier to get benefits. Click here.
Formula Preparation
Learn more about how to safely prepare formula. Click here.
Food Pantry
- To help hungry kids, click here.
- NYC Food Resource Guide during COVID-19: Elmhurst/Corona, click here:
- To find food near you text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877.
- To contact Hunger Free America, click here.
- ywcaQueens: this is YWCA in Flushing, opens every Wednesday.
- Houses of Worship & Food Pantries
- During the current situation, please CALL 311 if you need any help from the food pantry in the neighborhood.
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- Para ayudar a los niños hambrientos, click aquí.
- Para encontrar comida cerca de ti, envía un texto con la palabra COMIDA al 877-877.
- ywcaQueens. Este YWCA es en Flushing. Abre los Miercoles.
Shelters / Refugios
- https://www1.nyc.gov/site/queenscb2/resources/homeless-shelters.page
- https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/cgi-bin/id/cityfoodbanks.cgi?city=Queens&state=NY
WIC Venders Near You
- Find WIC Approved Store in your neighborhood: https://nyswicvendors.com/find-a-wic-store/
- Vendors near Elmhurst, 11373
- Vendors near Jackson Heights, 11372
- Vendors near Corona, 11368
- For more information, please email or call the vendor management unit. https://nyswicvendors.com/
WIC Food List
Shopping WIC foods is easier than ever.
For New York State approved foods & brands: Click Here.
Here are Examples of the WIC approved foods: Click Here.
Substance Use Referrals
Smoking referrals
- The New York State Quitline: (866)697-8487
- The NY Smoke-free website : NYSmokefree.com
- The CDC Smoking Cessation Website: smokefree.gov
- American Lung Association: Lung.org
Substance and alcohol Referral
- Elmhurst Hospital: (718)334-1503
- National Helpline: (800)662-4357
- OASAS: (877)846-7369 or text 467369
Free Vaccines for Children
Getting vaccinated is now easier than ever, and it’s FREE!
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important your child doesn’t fall behind on their vaccine schedule. Vaccinations are available at NYC Health + Hospitals sites that are located throughout New York City. Special attention has been placed on ensuring that these sites are safe and are following recommendations to decrease your exposure to germs during your visit. Our health centers are available for vaccine appointments for children 0-2 years old at any of our sites, regardless of insurance or assigned primary care provider. Vaccinations will be recorded and made available to you and your pediatrician.
Please call 1-844-692-4692 to speak to one of our representatives about making an appointment at the location nearest you.
Español: por favor llame al 1-844-692-4692 para hablar con uno de nuestros representantes y hacer una cita en la clinica mas cerca de su area.
中文: 在新冠状病毒其间,请确保您孩子当前接种的疫苗是最新的. 在纽约市所有的NYC Health + Hospitals 都可以免费给您的孩子接种疫苗。请拨打1-844-692-4692, 选择离您最近的医院预约, 为您的孩子接种疫苗。
বাংলা: আপনার নিকটস্থ স্থানে অ্যাপয়েন্টমেন্ট করার বিষয়ে আমাদের প্রতিনিধিদের সাথে কথা বলার জন্য দয়া করে 1-844-692-4692 কল করুন।.
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