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?
- Call us at 315-435-3304
- Visit one of our offices
- Complete an online application
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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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
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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
307 Gifford Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
ph: 315-435-3304
fx: 315-435-2224
Wednesday, 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
4th Thursday, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
7608 Oswego Road
Liverpool, NY 13090
ph: 315-652-3117
fx: 315-652-3361
Tuesday, 9:15 AM – 7:00 PM
4th Thursday, 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
5108 West Genesee Street
Camillus, NY 13031
ph: 315-435-3304
fx: 315-435-2224
514 Turtle Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
ph: 315-435-3304
fx: 315-435-2224