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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Florida Department of Health Franklin County

  •  (850) 653-2111
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    Fax

    (850) 653-9896
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    Mailing Address

    139 12th Street 

    Apalachicola, Florida 32320 

     

WIC Provides:

  • Nutrition education
  • Healthy foods at no cost
  • Breastfeeding classes, support and breast pump loans
  • Breastfeeding Hotline 850-747-5775
  • Farmer’s market coupons during the growing season
  • Referrals for health care

What Do I need to Bring to My First Appointment:

  • Bring ALL family members applying for WIC including all infants and children under 5 years of age.
  • Bring proof of ALL income (before taxes and deductions) received by ALL persons living in your household, such as:
  • Paycheck Stubs for the last month
  • Child Support Income Document.
  • Unemployment or Worker's Compensation Document
  • Military Leave and Earnings Statement.
  • Income Tax Documents (can only accept these during the months of January and February for current tax reporting period).
  • If you receive Medicaid, Food Stamps or TANF, bring your current Notice of Case Action.

Bring Proof of Identification, such as:

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Current Military ID
  • Birth Certificate
  • Hospital Records or Crib Card for new babies
  • Social Security Card
  • Immunization Record
  • Passport

Bring Proof of wher you live, such as:

  • Utility bill - electric or phone
  • Housing or Rental Agreement
  • Bank/Insurance Statement

Leon County WIC will be in Apalachicola the first four Thursdays of each month and in Carrabelle the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

To Schedule an appointment or for more information: Please call Leon County WIC at 850-404-6350.

To review the non-discrimination statement visit:  https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wic/_documents/nds-eng-spa-hai.pdf 

If you suspect someone is misusing or abusing WIC program benefits, please call Toll-Free 1-855-283-5135.