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

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The Washington Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a public health nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. WIC provides you with monthly benefits for up to $100 worth of healthy foods when two people in your family enroll in the program. Each person receives up to $50 worth of healthy foods, accessible using an EBT card at the grocery store. The program also provides nutrition tips and breastfeeding support. Many WIC clients are from working families or families in the military. And, getting WIC does not affect your immigration status. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Health.

The Washington Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a public health nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. WIC provides you with monthly benefits for up to $100 worth of healthy foods when two people in your family enroll in the program. Each person receives up to $50 worth of healthy foods, accessible using an EBT card at the grocery store. The program also provides nutrition tips and breastfeeding support. Many WIC clients are from working families or families in the military. And, getting WIC does not affect your immigration status. The program is administered by the Washington State Department of Health.

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Washington and one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Breastfeeding, or
  • Postpartum, or
  • A child 5 years old or younger.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $27,861
2 $37,814
3 $47,767
4 $57,720
5 $67,673
6 $77,626
7 $87,579
8 $97,532

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

A person who participates or has family members participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.

To see if you are eligible for WIC, you may also use the WIC Prescreening Tool. This Prescreening Tool is not an application for WIC. To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your local WIC agency.

To apply, you can call one of over 200 local clinics and make an appointment. To find a clinic near where you live call 1-800-322-2588 or use the WIC Clinic Search tool.

WIC

For more information on WIC in Washington, visit:
Washington WIC

If you have questions about the WIC program, call toll-free at:
1-800-841-1410

1-800-841-1410

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