Onslow County Health Department describes WIC eligibility, locations and enrollment options

Katie Tallman, the WIC coordinator at the Onslow County Health Department, joined Onslow County Today to explain program eligibility and local enrollment options as part of National Nutrition Month.

Tallman said WIC serves income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under age 5. She described program supports—including nutrition counseling and benefits that cover certain nutritious foods—and noted the health department offers walk-in and appointment options.

Locally, Tallman said there are two locations that serve families with base access (including a site next to Terrace Housing) and a main-office WIC window at the health department for civilian residents. She also described an online referral form on the county health department’s WIC page to request outreach or intake.

Tallman emphasized practical tips for introducing new foods to young children and highlighted nutritionist support available through WIC. The interview focused on service access; no funding or eligibility-rule changes were announced.