WIC Clinic - North Iowa Community Action in Charles City
Pharmacy • Charles City, IA
About
WIC Clinic - North Iowa Community Action in Charles City provides nutrition support and food assistance to income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children under five. Services include breastfeeding education and lactation support, breast pump access, nutrition education from qualified professionals, breastfeeding peer counselor support, and monthly supplemental foods. The clinic also connects families to community resources.
Clinic Type
Pharmacy
Address
404 North Jackson, Charles City, IA 50616
Phone
1-800-657-5856ext315
information.services@iowa.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are provided by WIC Clinic - North Iowa Community Action in Charles City?
WIC offers nutrition support and food assistance to income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children under the age of five, including breastfeeding support, classes and one-on-one lactation consultations, access to breast pumps, nutrition education from qualified professionals, connections to community resources, and monthly supplemental foods.
What specific WIC breastfeeding services are available?
1-on-1 prenatal breastfeeding education, 1-on-1 postpartum lactation support, breastfeeding classes, breast pump access and support, and breastfeeding peer counselor support.
Who are WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors?
Peers are moms who have breastfed and assist other moms with breastfeeding knowledge; they are current or past WIC participants who work with WIC staff to promote breastfeeding in the community and provide support outside of regular clinic hours via phone, text, and in-person.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: No public reviews available specifically for this WIC clinic location (0)
Patients praise
- welcoming environment
- positive workplace for some employees
- satisfaction from helping clients
Common complaints
- high staff turnover
- underpaid staff
- classroom instability
- poor management communication
"The most enjoyable part of the job is being able to make a difference in the lives of the clients that we serve. Going the extra mile for the clients always gives me a feeling of satisfaction."
— Indeed Employee Review (2017)"The hardest part of the job was the lack of stability for the children and families served. High staff turnover was a constant issue."
— Indeed Employee Review (2025)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- WIC in Iowa: Coverage Gap & County-Level Eligibility | PantryPath — Apr 20, 2026
- Mid-Iowa Community Action WIC Clinic In Newton Moving To A New Location | KNIA KRLS Radio - The One to Count On — Aug 28, 2025
- North Central District Health Department To Begin Offering WIC Services — Jun 24, 2026
- Messiah Food Pantry in Charles City Changes Operators – KCHA NEWS – Charles City's News, Weather & Sports — Feb 10, 2026
- WIC Update 10/23/2025 – Community Action of Southeast Iowa
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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