WIC Services
WIC improves lifetime health for women, their infants, and young children. WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other helpful services to pregnant individuals, new moms, infants, and kids under 5.
Find Support You Need
Individualized food packages with benefits loaded on a convenient EBT card for use at participating stores.
Breastfeeding support from a peer counselor.
Delicious recipes using WIC food.
Nutrition education focused on your needs.
Ideas for easy physical activities that are fun and healthy.
Referrals to other health and social services.
Farmers Market Coupons (seasonal).
Convenient hours, locations and services.
Language assistance services are available at no charge.
WIC Eligibility
To get WIC, you and/or your child must:
Meet age and other eligibility requirements
Live in New York State
Have an income below a certain amount or get benefits from Medicaid, SNAP or TANF. Click here for income eligibility.
Dads, grandparents, and other caregivers can apply for WIC for children in their care. Working families and non-U.S. citizens can qualify, too.
To apply for WIC, make an appointment with us. Appointments can be over the phone or in person. WIC staff will help you understand the program and if you are eligible, you can have benefits right away! All information you share is confidential.
Your First WIC Appointment
You will need to provide via text or email:
Proof of identity for you and any child up to age 5 such as a birth certificate, driver’s license, school ID card, or healthcare provider record.
Proof of income such as paystubs, SNAP or TANF letters, Medicaid cards, or tax returns.
Proof of address such as a rent or mortgage document, utility or cell phone bill, paystub, or a letter from a shelter.
WIC offices accept these and many more documents as “proof.”
If you are eligible for WIC, you will get:
An eWIC benefit card to purchase healthy foods suited to your needs.
A health and nutrition assessment for each qualifying member of your family.
Nutrition counseling focused on your needs and concerns.
Breastfeeding information and support for those interested.
Referrals to other programs and services.
Flexibility to schedule in-person or remote appointments.
Apply for WIC
Start the application process online and a WIC specialist will be in touch shortly.
WIC Clinic Locations in Saratoga County
Ballston Spa
Weekly: Monday through Friday
LifeWorks Community Action
39 Bath St., Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Parking and entrance in the back
See on map
Mon, Tues: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wed, Thurs: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Corinth
3rd Wednesday of the month
Corinth Emergency Squad Building
101 Sherman Ave., Corinth, NY 12822
See on map
9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
South Glens Falls
Head Start at LifeWorks Community Action Building
349 Reynolds Road, Fort Edward, NY 12828
See on map
9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Mechanicville
2nd Tuesday of the month
Mechanicville Area Community Services Center
6 South Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118
See on map
9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Clifton Park
1st Wednesday of the month
King of Kings Lutheran Church
1593 Crescent Rd., Clifton Park, NY 12065
See on map
9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Schuylerville
1st Thursday of the month
Saratoga Town Hall
12 Spring St., Schuylerville, NY 12871
See on map
9:45 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
We want to make it convenient to get to your WIC appointment and hold WIC clinics throughout the Saratoga County each month. All appointments, including your initial certification, can be completed at any site. All appointments are being conducted over the phone during COVID.
Main Office: Phone: (518) 288-3232 | Fax: (518) 288-3233
Resources for Moms and Caregivers
LifeWorks has developed resources to help moms and others become confident caregivers and learn more about different services available.
WIC moms are encouraged to breastfeed. Here are some resources to help.
Breastfeeding:
Healthy foods are important! Here are some resources to help:
Other resources:
