Dakota County WIC is for families. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children. WIC is a nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy.
WIC provides
Apply for WIC
There are three ways to apply for WIC:
- Call 952-891-7525. The WIC phone line is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Text “DakotaWIC" to the phone number 855-11 and a WIC staff person will contact you.
- Fill out the online application and a WIC staff person will contact you.
Apply for WIC
WIC clinic locations
WIC clinic sites are located in
Apple Valley,
West St. Paul and
Hastings. For more information on clinic hours, visit our Schedule a WIC Visit webpage.
For more information
Sign up for monthly WIC e-newsletter
Dakota County WIC sends a monthly e-newsletter. To sign up, visit our Dakota County E-News page and select “Women, Infants & Children (WIC)." See a recent newsletter.
Lost or stolen WIC cards
If your WIC Card is lost, stolen, or damaged, call the WIC office at 952-891-7525 for more information.
Free and discounted resources
The Dakota County WIC team compiled a 
list of community food shelves and organizations that offer free meals. The document is reviewed regularly and also contains information for nearby counties.
If you participate in assistance programs, like Medical Assistance or WIC, you can access other activities at a free or discounted cost. Downloand WIC'sFree or Discounted Programs for Families (Spanish orSomali).