The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition and food assistance program that provides nutritious groceries, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and other services free of charge. To qualify for WIC in Colorado, you must live in Colorado and be pregnant, a mother of a breastfeeding baby under 1 year of age, a new mother who had a baby or was pregnant in the past 6 months, or you have a baby or child younger than 5 years. Fathers, grandparents, or any caregiver of a child under 5 years of age may apply for WIC for their child. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the income eligibility guidelines: https://www.coloradowic.gov/2023-2024-income-eligibility-guidelines. U.S. Citizenship is not required. For families in the San Luis Valley, call 719-589-5860 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Staff check messages throughout the day. Apply or refer someone to WIC at this website and a WIC staff member will contact you within 4-6 business days: www.ColoradoWICSignup.com. The Alamosa WIC Clinic is at 204 Carson Avenue. The Monte Vista WIC Clinic is located in the Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic at 925 2nd Avenue in Monte Vista. The Center WIC Clinic is located in the Cesar E. Chavez Family Medical Center at 186 Hurt Street in Center. The Antonito WIC Clinic is located in the Guadalupe Health Center at 10th Street and Dahlia in Antonito. The San Luis WIC Clinic is located in the San Luis Health Center at 233 Main Street, Suite B in San Luis. Please call 719-589-5860 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Staff check messages throughout the day. Hours vary by location.