Nutrition Education | LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
North Shore Health Center - 1840 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
Eligibility
You can participate in WIC if you:
• Have a family income within WIC guidelines
and
• Are pregnant
or
• Are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
or
• Had a baby in the past 6 months
or
• Have children under 5 years of age, including those cared for by a single father, grandparent, foster parent, or guardian
* Immigration and work status do not affect your ability to qualify. You are eligible for WIC while receiving SNAP (food stamps) and TANF (public aid).
Hours
Belvidere Medical Building Location Hours:
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2nd Saturday of the month 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
North Chicago Health Center Location Hours:
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday,8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Midlakes Health Center Location Hours:
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday,8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
North Shore Health Center Location Hours:
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Zion Health Center Location Hours:
Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday,8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
847-377-8420
Voice - WIC services
Languages
Spanish Interpreter services available upon request
Application process
Call for an appointment. Documents required: - Proof of address (utility bill or lease agreement) - Photo ID
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Lake County, IL
Description
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food to eligible women and children. Offers assistance to buy healthy foods and baby formula. Also provides referrals to health care and community services.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/16/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Department that provides health services and information for Lake County.