WIC (Women, Infant & Children) is a free preventative health and nutrition program offered to pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women and children from 0 to 5 years of age. You do not have to be a patient of Little River Medical Center to receive these services. You must be a resident of South Carolina. Our professional staff provides the support and tools necessary to encourage healthy growth and development for your family.
Services include:
- Monthly vouchers to buy healthy food
- Infant formula support
- Personalized nutrition information and support
- Breastfeeding support, including one-on-one counseling with a certified lactation specialist
- Referrals for other health and social services that can benefit the whole family
WIC services are available at our LRMC – South Strand and LRMC – Loris sites. 843.716.6477 It is necessary to schedule an appointment to complete the paperwork for WIC.
It is necessary to schedule an appointment to complete the paperwork for WIC. It is necessary to schedule an appointment to complete the paperwork for WIC. 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, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, 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 at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, 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:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.