Who is WIC for?
- Pregnant women (teens can apply)
- Children up to 5 years old
- Mothers of babies up to 6 months old
- Breastfeeding mothers of babies up to 12 months old
You can Receive WIC even if:
- You are not a legal resident. A green card is not needed.
- You are not a U.S. citizen
- You do not have a social security number
- You or other household members work
- You get Food Stamps, public assistance or Medicaid
- You are a foreign student (F-1 Visa)
What do you get?
Checks for WIC foods that you can use at a neighborhood store and pharmacy.
Nutritious foods such as:
Milk
Cheese
Cereal
Fruit juice
Eggs
Peanut butter or dried beans
Infant formula
Nutrition Education
Learn how to choose healthy foods and how to fix healthy meals
Breastfeeding Support & Assistance
- Breast milk is best
Referral to other services including:
- Prenatal (PCAP) and post partum care
- Well baby and child care
- Medicaid
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- Head Start
- Food Stamps
- Substance abuse treatment
- Family planning
Who is eligible?
Income guidelines for 2006-07* (*income before taxes)
Family Size** Monthly Weekly
1 $1,575 $364
2 $2,111 $488
3 $2,648 $611
4 $3,184 $735
5 $3,721 $859
6 $4,257 $983
7 $4,794 $1,107
8 $5,330 $1,230
**A pregnant woman counts as a two-person family
- You are income eligible for WIC if you receive Medicaid, Food Stamps, or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or if children receive free or reduced price school meals.
- You must be a New York State resident
- Families who meet income guidelines will be assessed be a health care professional for medical and nutritional risks
For more information about the following programs, call:
1-800-522-5006
WIC Program, Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP), Child Health Plus, and Medicaid
1-800-342-3009
Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)
1-800-865-5542
School Meals and the Summer Food Service Program
The above information was provided by the New York State Dept. of Health
