Hawaii Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Hawaii
What is Hawaii 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 and social service referrals, breastfeeding support, 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.
Administration
Hawaii Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered by Hawaii.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-06-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Hawaii 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 | $32,024 |
| 2 | $43,475 |
| 3 | $54,927 |
| 4 | $66,378 |
| 5 | $77,830 |
| 6 | $89,281 |
| 7 | $100,733 |
| 8 | $112,184 |
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 WIC local agency.
Application Details
What is the application process for Hawaii Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
To apply for WIC in Hawaii, go to Online Pre-Application.