WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)

Federal nutrition program providing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under age 5. Administered by USDA FNS under CFDA 10.557.

WIC provides supplemental foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to their fifth birthday. Eligibility is generally income at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, with adjunctive income eligibility through Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF. Families apply through a local WIC agency; state agencies and Tribal WIC agencies administer local food package details and benefit delivery.

Eligibility

• Household income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level

Services

WIC provides supplemental foods, personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to their fifth birthday. Eligibility is generally income at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, with adjunctive income eligibility through Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF. Families apply through a local WIC agency; state agencies and Tribal WIC agencies administer local food package details and benefit delivery.

How to apply

Use the official program page for application details: official program page.