WIC is a nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy.
WIC can help:
WIC staff provides:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Minnesota; a pregnant, breastfeeding and/or postpartum woman; an infant or child up to 5 years of age; and individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk.
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 | $21,978 |
2 | $29,637 |
3 | $37,296 |
4 | $44,955 |
5 | $52,614 |
6 | $60,273 |
7 | $67,950 |
8 | $75,646 |
A person who participates or has family members who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
For more information on if you are eligible for WIC, complete the screening steps.
To apply for WIC, find a clinic location near you, or call 1-800-942-4030.
1-800-657-3942