WIC Program at Swedish Medical Center's Maternity Health/WIC Office on First Hill
Provides a nutrition program and food assistance for pregnant and postpartum women and infants and children under age 5. Offers: - Nutrition and health assessments and education - Breastfeeding counseling - Vouchers for specific nutritious foods - Health screenings and referrals - Referrals to other health and social programs Monthly benefits are valued at approximately $150 for a family of two per month for nutritious foods. Families can also use their WIC QR code to spend summer Farmers Market benefits and monthly Fruit and Vegetable benefits at approved farmers markets and farm stores. Participants can receive $28 of Farmers Market benefits, with a maximum of $84 per family.
Physical Address
801 Broadway, Suite 711, Seattle, WA 98122
Mailing Address
747 BROADWAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122
Hours
By appointment only.
Voice
Application process
Call for eligibility and appointment. To receive farmer's market vouchers, clients must attend a WIC event to get them loaded into their account. WIC events are listed on the King County WIC website: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/health-safety/health-centers-programs-services/maternity-support-wic/wic-supplemental-nutrition-program/wic-farmers-market
Fee
None.
Required documents
Proof of income, household size, and children's ages. For farmers market vouchers, bring WIC card and another form of ID. Can only issue farmers market benefits to adults who are listed in an account.
Eligibility
Pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under age 5 who are at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Agency info
Swedish Medical Center on First Hill
Provides inpatient and outpatient medical services including advanced specialized medical care. Emergency room includes a dedicated pediatric unit. Provides prenatal and postpartum care, and serves as a WIC site. Operates an outpatient nutrition clinic. Conducts a variety of specialized support groups for individuals with cancer and their caregivers, including patients and those in the community.