Applying to WIC
3 STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED
3 STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED
To qualify for WIC benefits, applicants must meet criteria in 3 areas:
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
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 |