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North Carolina Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of North Carolina 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:
| 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 |
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.
For more information on North Carolina WIC, please visit the NC WIC website.
To obtain additional referral forms, pamphlets, or other
information contact your county health department or the NC Family Health
Resource line at:
1-800-367-2229
Between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
For Federal program information, visit USDA's Women, Infants, and Children program page.
You may also visit the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) page for a list of toll free numbers.
