Southside Health Center - WIC
Southside Health Center - WIC serves WIC families in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin — applications, health checks and benefit issuance. Here's how to reach them and what to expect.
Details from public sources — hours and walk-in policies vary by clinic, so call before visiting.
What to have ready
- Call first — certifications are by appointment; mention if you're pregnant or applying for an infant (priority scheduling).
- Bring four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income or your Medicaid/SNAP/TANF card, and the children applying.
- Expect 30-60 minutes: paperwork, a free health check (height, weight, iron), and in most states the eWIC card issued the same day.
- Income near the line? A pregnancy adds a household member, and Medicaid enrollment qualifies you automatically — check before ruling yourself out.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment at Southside Health Center - WIC?
WIC certifications are by appointment at nearly all clinics — call (414) 286-8820 to book. Pregnant women and infants get priority scheduling (federal rules cap their wait at 10 days). Wisconsin also accepts online applications, which shortens the visit.
What should I bring to apply?
Four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income (recent pay stubs — or your Medicaid, SNAP or TANF card, which counts by itself), and the children applying. Full walkthrough in our application guide.
What are the income limits right now?
For July 2026-June 2027: $40,034/year for a household of 2, $50,542 for 3, $61,050 for 4 (gross income, 185% of poverty). A pregnancy counts as at least one extra household member — and Medicaid, SNAP or TANF enrollment qualifies you automatically.
Can fathers or grandparents bring the kids?
Yes — any parent or legal caregiver can apply for and manage WIC benefits for an eligible child. WIC is not limited to mothers.
Other WIC clinics in Milwaukee
Seeds Of Health WIC
1445 South 32nd Street · (414) 385-5611
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers
1337 South Cesar East Chavez Drive · (414) 643-7554
Martin Luther King Jr Heritage Health Cent
2555 N Dr. MLK Jr Drive · (414) 267-6650
Keenan Health Center WIC
3200 North 36th Street · (414) 286-8820
Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center WIC
8200 W. Silver Spring Drive · (414) 267-6650
Related guides
What WIC covers
Formula, the food package and produce dollars.
The appointment
Minute by minute, so nothing surprises you.
WIC vs SNAP
How they stack, and which to apply for first.