Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s offer the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program called Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC is a no-cost program that provides healthy foods, breastfeeding and nutrition support, and referrals to health and social services for pregnant women, new moms, infants and children up to age 5.
WIC Services at Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s
Our WIC office is located inside the Novak Center for Children’s Health in downtown Louisville. The clinic is on the first floor, on the east side of Preston Street between East Chestnut Street and East Muhammad Ali Boulevard.
Novak Center for Children’s Health, Level 1
411 E. Chestnut St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-0353, option 9
To receive a WIC EBT (electronic benefits transfer) card, your initial appointment will need to be in the office.
How to Apply for WIC
When you visit, please bring the following items:
- A form of identification (for each person applying): A photo ID, birth certificate or immunization record
- Proof of address: A current state ID or utility bill
- Proof of income: The last 30 days of pay stubs or a letter from SNAP, TANF or Section 8 housing
- Recent height/length, weight and hemoglobin from a medical provider. If you receive medical care from a Norton Healthcare provider, we can access this data for you. If needed, these measurements can be taken at your appointment.
If you or your child already receive care at the Novak Center, future WIC visits can be coordinated alongside your medical appointments. Participants may transfer from any WIC clinic in Kentucky.
WIC Eligibility
You may be able to join the program if:
- You are pregnant or a new mom
- You are a biological, custodial or foster parent of a newborn or child up to age 5, with a potential need for extra nutritional support
- You are a resident of Kentucky
- You meet income guidelines or have a demonstrated nutrition risk
Additional information may be required to determine eligibility.
To qualify, households must meet Kentucky WIC income limits based on family size. Generally, families with income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level may be eligible. Please refer to Kentucky WIC guidelines.
WIC Program Benefits
WIC provides a range of nutritional and educational support for families with young children. Services may include:
- Nutrition and health information, including breastfeeding support
- Formula for babies who are partially breastfed or formula fed
- Healthy food and drinks, including cheese, yogurt, eggs, cereal, fruits and vegetables, bread, pasta, rice, tortillas, beans, peanut butter, milk and juice
- Referral for social and/or medical services
