Apply for WIC if you are pregnant or raising a young child with low income
WIC can provide supplemental food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible low-income families with nutrition needs.
What it costs
Time to check your state WIC agency’s rules, provide income and household information, and complete the nutrition assessment.
What you get
WIC can provide supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and social services for eligible low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children. Federal eligibility uses an income limit of 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines.
Notes
Federal eligibility uses an income limit of 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and requires a nutrition-risk determination by a qualified health professional or another authorized professional. State agencies handle applications and explain the current food package and documentation requirements.
Sources
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service — WIC
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service — WIC: 2026/2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines