By Your Side, Pregnancy to 5
From the moment you find out you're expecting until your child turns 5, WIC provides extra support to help keep your family healthy. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
WIC provides free healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services, to support you and your family.
Check if You're Eligible
Pregnant, recently pregnant, and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years old are eligible for WIC benefits. Caregivers including dads, grandparents and foster parents may apply for children under five in their care.
How to Apply
You can apply and receive benefits from a local WIC office where you live. Find out more about how to apply.
Explore WIC Benefits
WIC provides free, healthy foods and personalized nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to other services.
WIC now uses Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards! The WIC EBT card works just like a debit card.
You can also save time with virtual appointments in many locations.
Free Healthy Foods
Get everyday groceries like fresh fruits and vegetables, baby food, milk, eggs, beans, cheese and more.
Breastfeeding Support
Meet one-on-one with staff skilled in breastfeeding support who can give you helpful tips and answer your questions.
Nutrition Education
Get personalized tips on healthy eating, meal planning and resources from nutritionists, dietitians, nurses and other skilled staff.
Health and Community Resources
Get help finding and connecting to medical, dental and mental health care, along with other community-based services.
Resources for WIC Agencies
WIC state and local agencies are home to skilled and caring staff who understand the challenges of raising a healthy family.
Resources for WIC Partner Organizations
Many organizations – including non-profit organizations, technology companies, farmers, food manufacturers, and vendors – support WIC services in local communities.
