District of Columbia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and chil...
What is District of Columbia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.
Program Requirements
For this benefit program, you must be a resident of the District of Columbia. Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must be individually determined to be at "nutritional risk" by a health professional.
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 | $12,140 |
| 2 | $16,460 |
| 3 | $20,780 |
| 4 | $25,100 |
| 5 | $29,420 |
| 6 | $33,740 |
| 7 | $38,060 |
| 8 | $42,380 |
If you're over income, you can still be eligible, provided that the family receives Medicaid benefits or participates in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). In addition, all foster children are automatically eligible for WIC regardless of the caregiver's income level.
Application Details
What is the application process for District of Columbia Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your WIC local agency nearest you by visiting:
https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/apply-wic
Contact Info
1-800-345-1942