WIC — Women, Infants & Children

Administered by U.S. Dept of Agriculture · fns.usda.gov

Provides healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age 5.

Eligibility requirements

✓Pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding woman OR child under 5
✓Income at or below 185% poverty level
✓Nutritional risk (almost everyone qualifies)

Insider tip

Apply as soon as you become pregnant — WIC benefits start immediately and the food package has significant value. Nearly 6 million women and children are eligible but not enrolled.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at fns.usda.gov →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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