Washington Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Washington State Department of Health
What is Washington Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
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.
Administration
Washington Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered by Washington State Department of Health.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Washingtonand 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 theWIC Prescreening Tool.This Prescreening Tool isnotan application for WIC. To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your local WIC agency.
Application Details
What is the application process for Washington Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
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.
Contact Info
1-800-841-1410