Onondaga County Health Department

Looking for WIC services in Onondaga County? Onondaga County Health Department WIC Program can help! We offer nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding/chestfeeding support, and referrals to other programs and services to individuals and families who qualify.

Do I Qualify?

To be eligible for the WIC program you must live in New York State, receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF or meet the income guidelines, and be in one of the following categories:

  • Pregnant individual
  • Breastfeeding individuals up to 12 months postpartum
  • Individuals up to 6 months postpartum (including after a pregnancy loss or termination)
  • Infants and children under the age of five
  • Fathers and caretakers such as grandparents and foster parents can also apply for infants and children in their care

How Do I Apply?

Convenient Locations

We have offices in Syracuse (Westside and Northside), Liverpool, and Camillus: WIC office locations and hours of operation.

Flexible Appointments

We offer in-person or phone appointments. Early morning, lunchtime, and evening appointments are available.

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The Onondaga County Health Department WIC Program provides WIC services in Syracuse, Liverpool, Camillus, and other communities in Onondaga County.  We help eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing  individualized nutrition counseling and education, breastfeeding support, referrals to other services, and benefits for healthy foods.  Don’t let financial hardship get in the way of good health, WIC is here to help!

WIC Health Outcomes

WIC helps! Research shows that WIC has a significant impact on the lives of women, infants and children:

  • Improved birth outcomes for women and infants,
  • Improved diet-related health outcomes for children,
  • Improved infant feeding practices,
  • Higher childhood immunization rates,
  • Improved cognitive development in children,
  • Improved preconception nutritional status.

 

 


WIC Nutrition Services

WIC Nutritionists are experts in the field of nutrition and provide tailored nutrition education and counseling. Your WIC Nutritionist will:

  • Conduct a health and nutrition assessment using information you share, as well as height, weight and bloodwork measurements (if available)
  • Help support you and your family in making healthy choices
  • Offer nutrition education materials to help you reach nutrition-related goals for yourself and your family
  • Provide referrals to other programs, such as lead testing, home visiting programs, tobacco cessation and substance use, mental health, dental care, SNAP, and more.

Online Nutrition Education

Certain types of WIC appointments can now be completed online from the comfort of your home, anytime day or night that works for you (even when the WIC office is closed)! Online Nutrition Education at wichealth.org includes over 40 lessons, recipes featuring WIC approved foods, and a blog with stories from real WIC participants.

Ask your WIC Nutritionist about Online Nutrition Education at your next appointment!


Nutrition Resources


Recipes


Nutrition Articles

Heavy Metals in Baby Food

WIC's Got You, and You've Got This!

Whether it is providing individualized breastfeeding/chestfeeding education and support, a referral to a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, or a breast pump – WIC is here to help you achieve your goals!


Why is Breastfeeding Important?

  • Breast milk is the perfect food for your baby—it has the right ingredients in just the right amounts, and it changes as your baby grows so they get exactly what they need at the right time.
  • Breast milk is always available and at the right temperature—you can feed your baby any time and any place.
  • Breast milk is easy to digest—a breastfed baby may have less gas and belly pain than a baby who is fed formula.
  • Breast milk has antibodies that help protect your baby from many illnesses.
  • Breastfeeding can reduce your baby’s risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
  • Breastfeeding can help prevent some types of cancer.
  • Breastfeeding is cheaper than bottle feeding.

Office Locations

Onondaga WIC Clinic at Gifford Street (Syracuse)
307 Gifford Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
ph: 315-435-3304
fx: 315-435-2224
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (except 4th Thurs), Friday 7:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Wednesday, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
4th Thursday, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Onondaga WIC Clinic at Bayberry (Liverpool)
7608 Oswego Road
Liverpool, NY 13090
ph: 315-652-3117
fx: 315-652-3361
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (except 4th Thurs) & Friday 7:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Tuesday, 9:15 AM – 7:00 PM
4th Thursday, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Onondaga WIC Clinic at Camillus – St. Michael’s Church
5108 West Genesee Street
Camillus, NY 13031
ph: 315-435-3304
fx: 315-435-2224
2nd Tuesday, 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
Onondaga WIC Clinic at Destiny Christian Center (Northside Syracuse)
514 Turtle Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
ph: 315-435-3304
fx: 315-435-2224
3rd Thursday, 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
WIC Clinic at the Onondaga Nation
249 Route 11A
Nedrow, NY 13120
ph: 315-435-3304
fx: 315-435-2224
2nd Thursday in
March, June, September & December
8:15 AM – 12:00 PM