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WIC guides & articles
Plain-language guides for WIC families, caregivers, and local program partners.
Eligibility & Applying
What Is WIC? An Overview of the Program
WIC is a federal nutrition program for eligible pregnant people, new parents, breastfeeding parents, infants, and children under age five. It provides specific nutriti...
Infant Feeding & FormulaBreastfeeding vs. Formula: What WIC Families Need to Know
WIC promotes and supports breastfeeding while also providing formula benefits when formula is part of an eligible infant's food package. Families may breastfeed, formu...
Benefits & FoodHow WIC Works With Local Food Banks and Pantries
WIC and food banks serve different purposes, and families can often use both. WIC provides prescribed foods, nutrition support, and referrals for eligible pregnant and...
Nutrition & HealthManaging Food Allergies With WIC
WIC may accommodate certain food allergies and medical nutrition needs through approved substitutions or special formula procedures. Available options depend on the pa...
Benefits & FoodWIC-Approved Foods: A Complete List
WIC covers specific nutritious foods chosen for each participant's age, pregnancy status, breastfeeding status, and nutritional needs. The exact approved brands, packa...
Eligibility & ApplyingWIC vs. SNAP: Understanding the Differences
WIC and SNAP are separate nutrition programs. WIC serves eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five with prescribed foods and nutrition ...
Nutrition & HealthWIC Nutritional Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
WIC nutrition guidance supports safe, age-appropriate feeding from infancy through age four. Individual needs differ, so families should combine general guidance with ...
Infant Feeding & FormulaHow WIC Supports Breastfeeding Parents
WIC offers breastfeeding education and practical support during pregnancy and after birth. Depending on the clinic and individual need, support may include peer counse...
Nutrition & HealthThe Importance of Iron for Infants and How WIC Helps
Iron supports brain development, growth, and healthy red blood cells. Infants are born with iron stores, but their needs change as they grow, making iron-rich compleme...
Eligibility & ApplyingDo You Qualify for WIC? Eligibility and Income Limits
You may qualify for WIC if you are pregnant, recently pregnant, breastfeeding, an infant, or a child under age five—and you also meet residency, income, and nutritio...