Applying to WIC
3 STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED
Step 1: Check to see if you qualify.
- For a quick self-check please refer to the WIC Income Guidelines and Qualifications table below.
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To request an eligibility screening, please call us at 1-888-999-6897 or complete the form to receive a call back.
WIC Income Guidelines and Qualifications
To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet criteria in 3 areas:
1. Be in one of the following categories:
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A pregnant woman
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A woman who was pregnant within the past 6 months
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A woman who is breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
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A baby or child from birth to his or her fifth birthday**
- ** Babies and children cared for by either: a single father, grandparent, foster parent, step-parent, or guardian of the child will be eligible to receive benefits.
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2. Meet income guidelines. Families who receive Medi-Cal, SNAP aka Cal-Fresh, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (also known as CALWORKs) OR Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are automatically income-eligible.
3. Live in California
Gross Income
185% Federal Poverty Level
Effective April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice Monthly | Bi-weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | $1,124 | $1,038 | $519 |
| 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 | $1,521 | $1,404 | $702 |
| 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 | $1,917 | $1,769 | $885 |
| 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 | $2,313 | $2,135 | $1,068 |
| 5 | $65,009 | $5,418 | $2,709 | $2,501 | $1,251 |
| 6 | $74,518 | $7,003 | $3,105 | $2,867 | $1,434 |
| 7 | 84,027 | $7,003 | $3,502 | $3,232 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $93,536 | $7,795 | $3,898 | $3,598 | $1,799 |
| Each additional familymember add | $9,509 per added family member | $793 per added family member | $397 per added family member | $366 per added family member | $183 per added family member |
**Unborn children should be counted in family total. Example: Pregnant woman with a single unborn child should be counted as two in family unit. Pregnant women with two unborn children (twins) should be counted as three.
If you have questions about whether or not you might qualify for WIC, please call us at 1-888-999-6897 or chat with a WIC representative using the RED chat box in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
Step 2: Schedule an Appointment
If it appears you may qualify for WIC, our WIC representative will schedule an enrollment appointment for you at one of our offices.
Step 3: Enroll in WIC
Attend your enrollment appointment with the paperwork needed to verify your eligibility.
Screening Request Form