Healthy foods
Monthly benefits help families buy nutritious staples like milk, eggs, cereal, fruits, vegetables, and infant foods.
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Nutrition support for growing families
Find WIC support
Find WIC support
near you
WIC provides free healthy food, nutrition guidance, and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under five. Search a directory of clinics across the United States.
What WIC provides
Support for every stage of early family life
Nutrition education
Local staff provide practical guidance for healthy meals, feeding stages, and family nutrition goals.
Breastfeeding support
WIC offices connect new parents with lactation help, peer counseling, and feeding resources.
Health referrals
Clinics can refer families to prenatal care, immunizations, pediatric services, and community support.
Getting started
Learn about eligibility
How to enroll in three steps
1
Check eligibility
Review income, residency, and nutrition-risk guidelines before contacting a local agency.
2
Find a clinic
Use the directory to find the nearest WIC office and confirm appointment options.
3
Apply & enroll
Bring proof of identity, address, income, and pregnancy or child information to your appointment.
Directory
Browse WIC clinics by state
Alabama
84
Alaska
23
Arizona
108
Arkansas
95
California
517
Colorado
94
Connecticut
32
Delaware
11
District of Columbia
17
Florida
175
Georgia
197
Hawaii
34
Idaho
50
Illinois
181
Indiana
120
Iowa
82
Kansas
105
Kentucky
133
Louisiana
103
Maine
20
Maryland
45
Massachusetts
115
Michigan
185
Minnesota
136
Mississippi
95
Missouri
181
Montana
50
Nebraska
73
Nevada
45
New Hampshire
6
New Jersey
37
New Mexico
73
New York
249
North Carolina
131
North Dakota
35
Ohio
186
Oklahoma
180
Oregon
77
Pennsylvania
191
Rhode Island
18
South Carolina
53
South Dakota
72
Tennessee
120
Texas
453
Utah
49
Vermont
12
Virginia
142
Washington
178
West Virginia
55
Wisconsin
128
Wyoming
35
Do you qualify for WIC?
Most families earning at or below 185% of the federal poverty level are eligible. Families already receiving SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF usually qualify automatically.
Pregnant women
New and breastfeeding mothers
Infants up to 1 year old
Children up to age 5
Resources
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Guides for WIC families
Eligibility & Applying
How to Apply for WIC: Step-by-Step
To apply for WIC, contact the WIC agency or clinic serving your area, complete the required screening or application, and attend an appointment to verify eligibility a...
Eligibility & ApplyingWhat Documents to Bring to Your WIC Appointment
For a WIC appointment, most applicants should be ready to provide proof of identity, proof of where they live, proof of income or qualifying program participation, and...
Eligibility & ApplyingWhat Happens at Your First WIC Appointment?
At your first WIC appointment, the clinic confirms eligibility, reviews documents, completes a nutrition assessment, and explains benefits if you are approved. The vis...