Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Our goal is to help our community raise healthy kids

The WIC program helps income-eligible women, infants and children up to age 5 by providing nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, information on healthy eating, health care screenings and referrals to resources.

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To qualify for WIC you must:

• Live in Oregon.
• Be pregnant, have given birth in the last year, or have a child who is under the age of 5. Dads, guardians and foster parents can apply for WIC for their children who are under age 5.
• If you are on OHP, SNAP or TANF, you automatically qualify for WIC.  Otherwise see income guidelines.
• Have a nutritional need or risk.

Before your enrollment or re-enrollment appointment

To complete your enrollment, you'll need to provide of the following:

Shopping With eWIC

• Getting started with your eWIC card (PDF from Oregon Health Authority)
• Check eWIC card balance online
• OHA WIC resources (available in many languages)
• Shopping with your eWIC card
• Approved food list
• WIC Shopper app

Our Locations

Featured services

For Providers

• Referral form
• State WIC Resources
• Medical documentation form

Resources

Farm Direct Nutrition Program - 2026 Season 

(Participation requires current enrollment in WIC in Clackamas County) 

Join Clackamas County WIC at the Oregon City, Milwaukie or Mount Hood Farmers Market on select dates in June to get and spend your WIC Farm Direct Dollars on locally grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs! 

• Oregon City Farmers Market
  Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Clackamas Community College Green Lot #1
  Corner of S Beavercreek Rd. & Clairmont Dr, Oregon City
• Milwaukie Farmers Market
  Sunday, June 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Historic Milwaukie Main Street
  SE Main St. & Harrison St, Milwaukie
• Mount Hood Farmers Market
  Friday, June 26, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  Downtown Sandy
  38600 Proctor Blvd, Sandy

Frequently asked questions

• What are Farm Direct Dollars?
  Farm Direct Dollars are vouchers for purchasing locally grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs. Farm Direct Dollars are separate from the monthly fruit and vegetable benefit on the eWIC card.
• Do I need to be enrolled in WIC to receive WIC Farm Direct Dollars?
  Yes! If you or your child are not currently enrolled, fill out this form and we will reach out within 1-3 days.
• Where can I pick up my WIC Farm Direct Dollars?
  Farm Direct Dollars are available for pick-up at the WIC booth at the listed Farmers Market dates. 
• Can I still get WIC Farm Direct Dollars if I miss all the dates WIC is at the Farmers Markets?
  Yes! The week of July 6 – July 10 you can walk-in to Clackamas WIC Clinics during normal business hours:
  • Oregon City: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Milwaukie: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
  • Sandy: Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Wilsonville: Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • In some special cases, WIC may be able to mail them to you. Text 503-655-8476 to see if you are eligible.
• What do I need to get my WIC Farm Direct Dollars?
  To get WIC Farm Direct Dollars you need to:
  1. Be an eWIC cardholder
  2. Show ID or be able to answer questions to verify your identity
• How many WIC Farm Direct Dollars can I receive?
  Each WIC enrolled participant can receive one $28 booklet to use during the 2026 season, while supplies last. Infants must be at least 4 months old to be eligible. 
• What can I buy with my Farm Direct Dollars?
  Locally grown fruits, vegetables, or cut herbs.
• Can I use my Farm Direct Dollars at other local farmers markets or farm stands?
  Yes! You can use this directory to find places that accept Farm Direct Dollars, including other local farmers markets, farm stands and u-pick farms.  
• What are the dates I can use 2026 Farm Direct Dollars?
  Farm Direct Dollars can be used between June 1, 2026, and November 30, 2026.

Data and Reports

We help more than 4,959 women, infants and children through nutrition or breastfeeding education, referrals and healthy food. Participation in WIC results in lower rates of low birth-weight babies, fewer children at risk of anemia and less children above an ideal body weight for their age.

• Clackamas Annual Report
• Oregon Annual Report

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: 202-690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.