Do I qualify for WIC?

Good news- WIC has openings  for eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 5 years old. Get nutritious foods, information about feeding children, breastfeeding education and support and referrals to important services.  Learn more here. 

Eligibility depends on household size and income.

  • WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under five.

  • Dad, grandparents, and other caregivers of children under the age of five may also sign kids up for WIC.

  • Foster children under age five and foster teens who are pregnant are eligible for WIC.

  • If you or your family member are on Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Basic Food you may be eligible for WIC too.

  • Many working families and military families are eligible for WIC.
    For more details like income guidelines, visit: https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/WIC/Eligibility

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1. What is WIC?
2. How Do I Sign up for WIC?
3. Do I qualify for WIC?
4. What do I bring to my WIC appointment?
5. How do I make a WIC appointment?
6. What kinds of foods are on WIC?
7. Do I need proof of citizenship to qualify for WIC?
8. Can I get help with food for my children under 5 years old?
9. I need help getting formula, how do I do that?
10. How can I get more fresh fruit and veggies on a limited budget?
11. What stores accept WIC?
12. What about dads, grandparents or legal guardians and the WIC Program?