It's Easy to Join

   

• WIC assists families with children up to the age of 5 years and women who are pregnant, just had a baby, or are breastfeeding. 
• One way families can is if they qualify if they participate in Medicaid, SNAP or TANF. 
• Check out qualifying guidelines here, (español).
• For a pre-screening tool to see if you qualify, click here.
• Call the office you would like to go to from the list below. 
• Appointments are available in most offices within 24 hours. 

The Value of WIC

 

• Food package valued at $57 per person each month.
• Food package includes foods for babies, children up to age 5, pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding moms. Here is the list of the WIC foods . (español).
• Food benefits alone for children participating from age 1-4 years add up to $2,000.
• Nutrition counseling with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to help answer questions you have, for example how to feed picky eaters.
• Nutrition education shared by caring, trained staff you can trust. 
• In person, online and phone visits to fit your family's busy schedule.
• Many families will only need to come to an office appointment two times a year.  
• Easy shopping experiences with eWIC and the new WIC Shopper App.
• Breastfeeding Support by lactation specialists, Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, classes and a pump loan program, all at no cost.
• Connections to community partners and resources for your family.
• Access to online nutrition information, WIC Facebook, Pinterest and other resources covering a variety of topics.

Shopping with WIC provides healthy foods for your family. 

• Learn helpful tips about shopping with your eWIC card, using the WICShopper App, finding WIC authorized grocery stores and more, click here. 
• Please share your experiences shopping with your eWIC card so we can continue to enhance our program to meet the needs of our families.