JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas –
The Women, Infants, and Children Program, or WIC, is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program established in 1972 to combat anemia and inadequate growth.
The primary mission of the Texas WIC Program is to give the most vulnerable children the best possible start by providing optimal nutrition during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood development.
WIC prevents health problems and improves the health status of participants during critical times of growth and development by providing parents with nutrition education and counseling, healthy foods, breastfeeding help and support, immunization review and referral, and referrals to other helpful programs and services.
It is an equal opportunity program and supports pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children under five years of age. Clients must live in Texas, meet state income requirements and have an identified nutritional risk.
A temporary lodging facility receipt or letter can serve as proof of residency for service members and their families who have just arrived at Joint Base San Antonio.
For those coming from an overseas or out of state, transfer papers from your previous WIC office are also accepted. If you are transferring from an in-state WIC clinic, bring the Texas WIC ID card to the clinic and your services can be transferred within seven to 10 business days.
Eligibility for the program can be determined by your local WIC office. A representative will be at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center on the first Tuesday and the third Wednesday of every month
AWIC representative will be at JBSA-Lackland from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday in the Annex at 5460 Walker Ave. Both offices will close for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, however appointments are preferred. Call 210-954-4566 or 210-674-7739 for more information.