WIC Services During COVID-19
San Diego Research Foundation WIC Program
San Diego Research Foundation WIC Program
UPDATE, 4/4/22
Hello from SDSU WIC!
Your next appointment to renew WIC services will be in-person. Please review the Frequently Asked Questions below for information about your in-person visit. Please call us at 1-888-999-6897 with questions. Thank you!
ACTUALIZACIÓN, 4/4/22
¡Hola de SDSU WIC!
Su próxima cita para renovar los servicios de WIC será en persona. Revise las Preguntas frecuentes a continuación para obtener información sobre su visita en persona. Llámenos al 1-888-999-6897 si tiene preguntas. ¡Gracias!
Can I still complete my appointment if I am feeling ill?
To protect the health of WIC families and staff, we kindly ask you not to come to the WIC office if you or anyone living in your household are feeling ill.
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, please call 1-888-999-6897 for WIC appointment services. For a list of COVID-19 symptoms, please click here.
Please follow this link to learn about the CDC recommendations for what to do if you are sick.
How do I know if I need to come into the office?
If someone in the family is enrolling in WIC or needs to renew WIC services, they will need to come into the office for an in-person appointment.
You will receive a text message from us 1-2 days before your appointment with a link requesting that you upload your documents. This text will also let you know that your appointment will be in-person.
Feel free to call us at our toll-free number, 1-888-999-6897, to confirm your in-person appointment.
What should I expect for my in-person appointment?
Masks are required for everyone 2 years old and over, regardless of vaccination status.
If possible, please only bring the individuals needed to complete the appointment.
You will be asked to keep your children with you at all times.
Height and weight are needed for those enrolling in the program or renewing WIC services. If you or your child(ren) have had height and weight taken by the doctor less than 60 days before your WIC appointment, please bring it to the WIC office. If you cannot get height and weight from your doctor’s office, we may ask for your assistance in measuring and weighing your child.
If you or your child(ren) have had a hemoglobin or hematocrit test done by your doctor recently, please bring it to the WIC office.
If you are new to WIC, please complete the online “Welcome to WIC” class at www.wichealth.org before your in-person appointment.
Will I still have my WIC appointment?
Yes. If you were scheduled to enroll or renew WIC services, your appointment will take place in one of our offices. All other appointments will continue by phone.
Are WIC services still being provided at this time?
Yes. Please call 888-999-6897 to schedule an appointment. If you would like to apply to WIC, please click here.
Should I bring my documentation to my in-person appointment?
If you are unable to upload your documents through the link we text to you before your appointment, please bring them with you to the WIC office.
If I missed my call for my appointment, what number do I call to complete my appointment?
If you missed an appointment and we left you a message, please call the number we left you in that message. If we were unable to leave you a message, please contact us at 1-888-999-6897.
Can I arrive early for my appointment?
To minimize the number of people in our offices at one time, we are asking everyone to arrive no more than 5-10 minutes before your appointment time.
Do I need an appointment or can I walk into the office at any time?
We are asking everyone to please schedule an appointment if you need assistance.
Please call our toll-free number at 1-888-999-6897 to schedule an appointment or if you still have questions about your in-person appointment at WIC.
How do I replace my WIC Card?
Call us at our main number, 1.888.999.6897 and we will be able to further assist you. After verifying information we will be able to send you a new card through the mail.
How Do I Check my Food Balance?
If you want to know your Food Balance, there are a couple of ways to find out:
How can I find a WIC authorized grocery store?
Click here for a directory of WIC approved grocery stores that currently accept the California WIC card.
How do I check my WIC Food balance?
If you want to know your Food Balance, there are a couple of ways to find out:
How do I know if an item of food is WIC authorized?
Use the free CA WIC App to scan your WIC foods before heading to the register. Scanning an item will tell you if it is WIC approved, and if it is a current benefit on your card.
What do I do if I’m having issues at the store?
If you’re having trouble getting your WIC foods at the store, call the WIC Card Shopper Support line at 1-800-852-5770 for assistance from a live support person from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday (not including holidays).
What combination of juice containers will allow me to get all the juice on my food balance?
Our vision is to have an empowered, healthy community of families through quality nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
The SDSU Research Foundation WIC Program is a nonprofit agency that has been providing WIC services in San Diego County for over 20 years.
Monday – Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
Toll Free:
1-888-999-6897
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