If you're eligible for WIC, you'll receive at no cost:
- A monthly package of delicious, nutritious foods
- Valuable tips on healthy eating
- Health care referrals
- Breastfeeding support
WIC food package
The WIC food package provides nutritious foods to supplement your regular meals.
You can choose some or all of the following, free of charge:
 White and chocolate milks | | A variety of hot and cold cereals, including infant cereal |
| Eggs | | Baby formula |
| Beans | | Peanut butter |
| A selection of 100% fruit juices, including infant juices | | Cheese |
| Canned tuna and carrots for breastfeeding mothers |
Who is eligible
To be eligible for the program, a woman, infant, or child must meet
the income guidelines and be at medical or nutritional risk. Low iron levels in the blood (anemia), underweight,
overweight, or poor diet are typical examples. A nurse or nutritionist
will determine if an applicant is eligible for the WIC program.
You can check your income against the current guidelines to see if you may qualify.
» View the WIC income table
If you receive TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid, you automatically meet WIC income guidelines.
Apply in person
USDA policy requires that applicants must apply in person for WIC benefits at their local WIC clinic. Parents not wanting to bring their
newborns in to the WIC clinic have a 60-day period during which the newborn must be seen at the WIC clinic.
What to bring to your WIC appointment
Applicants must bring proof of income, residence, and identification to their WIC appointment.
Examples of proof of income:
- A current pay stub less than 60 days old
- A signed statement from an employer indicating gross income earnings for a specified pay period
- Current W-2 forms
- An income tax return for the most current year
- Proof of Medicaid, TANF, or Food Stamps
Examples of proof of residence:
- Pieces of mail that include the client’s current address (e.g. current utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
- A valid driver’s license with the current address
- A mortgage/rental agreement
Examples of proof of identification:
- A valid driver license
- A social security card
- A valid U.S. passport
- A current shot record
- A military ID
- A newborn crib card
WIC offices near you
Find a WIC office near you: See our list of county offices by district »
For More Information
About WIC: Information from the USDA Food & Nutrition Service »
Contact us toll-free for more information about WIC: Call 1-800-545-6747
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