Nutrition Programs

Many families are eligible for WIC. WIC provides nutrition education, support for breastfeeding, and access to healthy foods for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five years.

• Check if you are eligible for WIC
• What to Expect at your WIC Appointments
• Apply for Minnesota Healthcare Programs (ex. Medical Assistance)
• Income Guidelines
• Welcome to WIC!

St. Louis County has specially trained Certified Lactation Consultants to provide education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

WIC participants have an opportunity to connect with a Peer Breastfeeding Counselor, a WIC mother who lives in the community and has breastfed her baby. She is available to give support, via phone, text, or in office visits to assist parents in meeting goals for feeding their babies. 

Affiliated Organizations:

• Infant Feeding Resources Duluth
• Infant Feeding Resources Range
• Looking for Breastfeeding Support- WIC
• Northland Breastfeeding Coalition
• Emerald Coast Alliance “Tips from the Trenches”
• Peer Breastfeeding Counselor Brochure
• Websites for PG Women New Parents
   

Other Support Resources:

• Breastfeeding and Child Care Programs
• Grandparent Play an Important Role
• Help From Family and Friends
• Ten Tips for Dads to Help Support Breastfeeding Moms
• Tips for the Child Care Provider of a Breastfeeding Baby

MN Legislation Supporting Breastfeeding:

• Legal Protections for Nursing Mothers in Minnesota
• Workplace Support (MN Statute 181.939)
• Location for Breastfeeding (MN Statute 145.905)
• Indecent Exposure Exemption (MN Statute 617.23)

St. Louis County Policies:

• Breastfeeding Promotion-Health Department
• Lactation Support for Employees

• SNAP 1-800-627-3529
• University of Minnesota Extension
• Area Food Shelf locations
• Area Soup Kitchen locations 
• Ruby’s Pantry
• Rutabaga Project
• Buddy Backpack Program
• Meet Up and Chow Down