WIC
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
In short
Monthly eWIC card for healthy foods (fruit/veg cash value, milk, formula, etc.), breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, referrals. Pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 mo, 12 if breastfeeding) people, infants and children under 5 at nutritional risk.
- What you get
- Monthly eWIC card for healthy foods (fruit/veg cash value, milk, formula, etc.), breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, referrals.
- Who qualifies
- Pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 mo, 12 if breastfeeding) people, infants and children under 5 at nutritional risk. Automatically income-eligible if on SNAP, Medicaid or TANF.
- Income limit (2026)
- 185% FPL. July 2025-June 2026 approx: $28,953/yr for 1, $59,478 for 4 (pregnant woman counts as 2). July 2026 update unverified.
- Papers to gather
- ID, proof of address, proof of income (or SNAP/Medicaid card), child's immunization record/medical info, proof of pregnancy.
- Renewal
- Recertify roughly every 6-12 months.
Some details here could not be confirmed yet. We check every rule with the agency before you apply.
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