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California WIC

Run by California Department of Public Health, a federal agency

Women, Infants, and Children supplemental nutrition program providing monthly food benefits, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and children up to age 5.

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Who it's for

  • Pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 with income at or below 185% FPL
  • Must have a nutritional risk factor as determined by WIC staff.

California Department of Public Health decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at myfamily.wic.ca.gov

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California WIC is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. California Department of Public Health decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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