MULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT NORTH EAST HEALTH CENTER AND DENTAL CLINIC
WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM
WIC is a public health program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors for women, infants, and children. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC program; other services include breastfeeding support, monthly benefits for supplemental nutritious foods, and referrals to community resources.
5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Portland, OR 97211
Eligibility: Applicants must meet four criteria to be eligible for WIC:
-Live in Oregon (US citizenship is NOT required to participate in WIC)
-Be a pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding woman, or an infant or child under age 5. Fathers, foster parents, and other guardians can also apply on behalf of a qualifying child.
-Have a household income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Families receiving OHP, SNAP, or TANF are automatically income-eligible for WIC.
-Have a nutritional risk (assessed at time of appointment)
Hours: Varies by location
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (503) 988-5558 Main phone
  • (503) 988-5182 FAX
  • Main phone (503) 988-3503
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for information and to schedule an appointment
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: Proof of ID for parent/guardian and child, proof of address, and proof of income
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Multnomah County
SITE HOURS: September 7th will be closed from 12pm-5pm
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: TriMet bus lines 6, 72
Services:
  • WIC
If you represent this agency, update your listing here.
* The community resource directory information is up to date to the best of our knowledge. However, you should always call the provider to confirm this information and make an appointment. Be sure to confirm payment information with the provider, if payment is required. 211Info does not rate, recommend or endorse any agency. We simply provide information as a public service.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT NORTH EAST HEALTH CENTER AND DENTAL CLINIC