What is WIC?

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides nutritious foods (primarily through retail grocery stores), nutrition counseling, and referrals to health care and social services. WIC serves low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. Nearly 9 million people get WIC benefits each month.

Where is WIC available?

WIC is available in all 50 states, 34 Indian Tribal Organizations, America Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

What foods does WIC provide?

WIC foods include: infant formula; infant and adult cereal; baby food fruits, vegetables and meats; whole wheat bread, brown rice, soft corn and whole wheat tortillas; juice; eggs; milk; cheese; peanut butter; dried beans or peas; fruits and vegetables; soy beverage, tofu; and canned fish.

How are stores authorized to accept WIC checks?

Each state is responsible for authorizing stores to accept WIC checks. At a minimum, the state will consider the prices of foods, the business integrity of the store’s owner including if the owner has been disqualified from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the variety and quantity of foods available in the store. Nearly 46,000 stores are currently authorized to accept WIC checks.

When are stores authorized?

States authorize stores at different times. Interested persons should contact the state agency for further information. The name and phone number for each state WIC Director is available by contacting the State Health Department.

Is there a cost for WIC authorization?

No. There are no fees for the WIC authorization process.

Must states authorize all qualified stores that apply?

No. States must only authorize enough stores to ensure that WIC participants have adequate access to WIC foods, and they can effectively manage.

You’re now on the WIC program and have received your first bundle of checks. This article will guide you through the different parts of the check and how to use one in a store.

WIC (an abbreviation for Women, Infants, and Children) is a Federal assistance program in the US that provides nutritional and supplemental food to newborns and children up to the age of 5 who are at a level of nutritional risk, as well as low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women. [1] The program is available in all 50 States, 34 Indian Tribal Organizations, America Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Commonwealth Islands of the Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. [2]

Contents

  • 1 Steps
  • 2 Tips
  • 3 Warnings
  • 4 Things You’ll Need
  • 5 Related Articles
  • 6 Sources and Citations

Steps

  1. Look at the different sections. Each section has its own use and requirements.
  • The most important one is the “First Date to Use” and the “Last Date to Use”. These two dates are defined as the times that you are allowed to use the checks and when they expire. If the “Last Date to Use” has passed with the check unused, return it to your local WIC office or destroy it.
  • Food List: The food list is important because it tells you specifically what you can purchase and the amount of each item. There are no substitutions allowed and each food brand item, whether it’s cereal, eggs, or Cool Juice Without Diluting the Taste , needs to be on the WIC Food List — the brochure you get with your checks that lists the acceptable brands, sizes, and flavors.
  • “Date of Use” and “Amount”: The Date may be filled out by you or the store, depending on the state; the Amount is for the store cashier to fill out.
  • WIC ID or Client ID: This needs to match the number on your WIC folder. Be sure to double check before leaving the WIC office so that you get your benefits, and don’t deny another family their benefits.
  • Signature: You’ll need to sign (and perhaps date) this section in front of the cashier. Do not sign prior to using it.
  • Look at the food list. The descriptions will tell you specifically what you can get. If it says “24-36 oz – Dry Cereal”, you may get any combination of approved Prevent Soggy Cereal that adds up to at least 24 but no more than 36 ounces. Most items, however, must match exactly the listed amount, size, and type. For example, “1 dozen large eggs” must be 12 eggs, not 6, 8, or 18; large, not medium or jumbo; and white, not brown or organic. You can also buy fewer items than are on the check, but the check will not be given back to you to buy the remaining items later.
  • Separate WIC items from regular purchases. Place your WIC items first on the Practice Supermarket Checkout Etiquette and place the specific WIC check on top of the items. This is to alert the cashier that it is a WIC purchase; some grocery cash registers must ring up WIC purchases in a separate mode. Put a grocery divider after each WIC purchase if you are using more than one check. Also, place a divider between the WIC items and your other groceries.
  • Present your WIC folder (or ID) to the cashier. The cashier will need to verify that your signature is on it in order to start the WIC purchase. You may be required to present a valid picture ID, as well.
  • Sign your WIC check. This is how the store gets paid for the WIC purchase. Some states may require you to sign a receipt, as well. You may or may not get a (second) receipt for your own records, depending on the state and store policy. You probably won’t be returning the food to the store (and in some states, it is illegal to try to do so), so having a receipt usually doesn’t matter.

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    New Jersey WIC helps families save money and stretch their food budgets three ways.

    New Jersey WIC participants receive monthly vouchers that can be used in more than 900 New Jersey stores to purchase milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, whole wheat bread, and other healthy foods that appear on the 2020 edition of the Approved Food List.

    New Jersey WIC participants can use the Cash Value Voucher (sometimes abbreviated as “CVV” or called simply “vouchers” by retail businesses) to buy fresh, canned or frozen fruits and vegetables at stores and farmers’ markets, year round.

    Mothers can receive $11 per month in Cash Value Vouchers. Children from ages 2-4 can receive $9 per month in Cash Value Vouchers.

    From June through November, WIC participants can use Farmers’ Market Checks to buy locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at eligible farmers’ markets. WIC Farmers’ Market Checks can not be used at grocery stores or other retailers.

    Mothers and children from ages 2-4 can receive $20 per month in Farmers’ Market Checks.

    The WIC program in Virginia is handled by the Virginia Department of Health. Their job is to help promote, improve and protect the health of children and adults in the state. This includes managing Virginia WIC benefits and services. If you are looking to apply for the Virginia WIC program, or if you already receive benefits and need assistance, then use the WIC office contact number listed below.

    Applying for Virginia WIC

    If you live in the state and are looking to apply for VA WIC benefits, then you will need to contact your local WIC clinic or agency and schedule an appointment. Use the information below to contact the Virginia Department of Health to find a location near you. At your appointment the staff will determine if you are eligible. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements including categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk. For more details on these requirements, find out how to apply for Virginia WIC.

    Transferring Virginia WIC Benefits

    If you are currently receiving Virginia WIC benefits and plan on moving to a new city or out of state, you should be able to transfer your benefits to your new location. First, you need to contact your local WIC clinic or agency and inform the staff your plans to move. In most cases they will provide you with a Verification of Certification Card (VOC). This will help ensure a seamless and continued participation through the entirety of your certification period (The time you are receiving WIC). Once you have moved, the next step is to contact the WIC clinic or agency nearby at your new location and let them know you need to transfer your benefits. The VOC should have the contact information for the WIC clinic or agency at your new location.

    Once you have moved, you will need to give them a valid VOC card. Your WIC benefits must be transferred and allow the participant to continue receiving benefits through the end of their current certification period, even if the participant does not meet the eligibility requirements at their new location. If the clinic or agency at your new location is at a maximum case load, they are required to put you at the top of the waiting list and make it a priority. If you still need help, please contact the Virginia Department of Health listed below.

    Virginia eWIC EBT System

    Originally, when receiving Virginia WIC benefits, you are given checks or vouchers each month that you would use to purchase WIC approved foods at your local grocery store. By the year 2020, states will be using eWIC for all participants. The eWIC system aims to replace paper checks and vouchers with a EBT (Electronic benefit transfer) card. This acts like a normal debit card. You would go to your WIC approved store and select the food items to purchase, and at check out you would give the cashier your VA WIC EBT card.

    The cashier will then run it like a normal debit card and the system will automatically deduct the amount from your current balance. Also, each month instead of having to visit your local WIC clinic to pickup more checks/vouchers, the EBT system allows the state to refill your card eletronically each month. For more information about the VA eWIC system, for instance how to check balance on WIC card, contact the Virginia Department of Health listed below.

    • WIC Office Location

    109 Governor Street
    Richmond, Virginia 23218
    9th Floor

    WIC Office Phone Number

    You can contact the Virginia Department of Health at 877-835-5942 or 888-942-3663. You can fax them at 804-864-7853.

    Frequently Asked Questions about WIC

    Q. If I am not a U.S citizen, can I get WIC?
    A. Yes. WIC does not require proof of citizenship or alien status, and participation in WIC will not affect your immigration or naturalization status.

    Q. If I am working, can I still qualify for WIC?
    A. Yes. Many working families qualify for WIC. Because WIC is a health program, its income guidelines are more generous than other programs.

    Q. If I live with my boyfriend, does that disqualify me from WIC?
    A. WIC looks at the household income to see if you are eligible. If you are living with someone, WIC needs to include their income when determining your eligibility. If you have questions, call your local WIC office.

    Q. How many paychecks do I need to bring for proof of my income?
    A. It depends on things like whether your income changed recently or if you earn a regular amount each pay period. The best thing to do is ask the WIC staff when you make your appointment.

    Q. Does child support count as income?
    A. Yes. Child support counts as income for the household receiving the support. But it is not deducted from the household making the payment.

    Q. Will participation affect my income taxes?
    A. No. WIC participation will not affect your taxes.

    Q. How do I cash the WIC check?
    A. The WIC staff will explain how to cash your WIC check at your local grocery store. They will also provide you with a list of the foods that you can buy. WIC also trains the store staff, so if you have questions, they can help you too.

    Q. How long can I stay on WIC?
    A. If you meet the income requirements:

    How to Use a WIC Check

    • Babies and children can stay on WIC until they turn 5.
    • Women can remain on WIC through their pregnancy and then can enroll again after their baby is born.
    • Women who are breastfeeding can stay on WIC until their baby’s first birthday.
    • Women who are formula feeding their baby can stay on WIC until their baby is 6 months old.

    Q. What about dads?
    A. Dads of babies and children younger than 5 can enroll their children in the WIC program. Just like any other parent or guardian, dads can bring their children to appointments, attend nutrition classes and get benefits for their children.

    Q. What if I have other questions?
    A. Contact a WIC office near you. You can go to any WIC clinic in North Dakota that works for you.

    If you are on WIC and need to purchase food items, then select a state below to browse our list of WIC approved stores. It is recommended that when you go shopping, bring the folder given to you when you were approved for the WIC program so you can review what foods you can purchase.

    Remember to also bring your checks/vouchers, or WIC EBT card. Our list provides the address, phone number and hours of operations for stores that accept WIC in each state. In most cases, a store will have a sign out front that shows that they accept WIC benefits at their location.

    WIC Shopping Tips

    Here are some tips for when you go shopping for WIC approved foods. First, do not use your checks or vouchers before the “First Date to Use” or after the “Last Date to Use”. Buy only the food printed on your check. View the WIC food list in your state to see what items you can purchase. At checkout make sure you separate your food items by check and from non-WIC foods. Each WIC check must be rung up separately by the cashier.

    Make sure you tell the cashier that you are using WIC checks and make sure they enter in the correct price. Then show the cashier your WIC ID envelope. As a reminder, only you, the endorser, or your alternate shopper may sign the checks at the store.

    Your alternate shopper must sign the front of the WIC ID envelope before going to the store. And always make sure you get a receipt from the cashier so you can track what you purchase and your current WIC balance.

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    Learn About WIC in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania WIC is designed to assist low-income and nutritionally at-risk new mothers, pregnant women, infants and young children. By providing financial assistance for foods and counseling on breastfeeding and healthy eating, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program, also called the WIC program for short, ensures qualifying applicants have their nutritional and medical needs met while receiving benefits.

    Before benefits are distributed, the local PA WIC office analyzes an applicant’s eligibility criteria, including his or her income and household situation. Only applicants who meet the program’s qualifications are eligible to receive benefits. Therefore, potential beneficiaries should review the program’s qualifications before assuming they will receive supplemental food assistance after applying. To find out more about WIC eligibility criteria, the application methods available and what benefits are provided to beneficiaries, review the following information.

    What are the WIC requirements in Pennsylvania?

    Before you begin asking “Where is a PA WIC office near me?” so you can apply for benefits, it is important to learn more about the eligibility criteria for the program. In order to qualify for WIC assistance, you must either be a pregnant woman or new mother who is breastfeeding an infant up to 12 months postpartum. You can also be a new mother who is not breastfeeding with an infant up to six months postpartum. Your infant or child up to five years old may also qualify, but you will need to complete the application process for him or her to determine eligibility.

    In addition to these WIC requirements, you or your child must also meet the low-income qualifications set by the program. These guidelines may change every year since they are based on the government’s Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The exact income requirement that you must meet is also based on your household size and gross income is analyzed by an agency representative to ensure you meet these qualifications for the program.

    Pennsylvania WIC qualifications also include showing that you or your child are nutritionally at risk or have specific medical conditions that may be exacerbated with poor nutrition. An agency representative is responsible for identifying this condition through questioning and an examination at your appointment. Some of the most common qualifying nutritional risks include anemia, being underweight or experiencing pregnancy complications. To learn more about requirements and other conditions that may qualify you or your child for benefits, download our informative guide.

    How to Apply for WIC in Pennsylvania

    The Pennsylvania WIC application process includes completing paperwork that provides information on your income and household situation, as well as meeting with an agency representative. In addition to completing a paper application and providing proof of the statements you make on the application, you must have a nutritional assessment completed by staff to confirm you qualify for benefits.

    However, you can start to apply for WIC online through the program’s website. This is considered the pre-application and it simply provides the staff with important information that can be used to assess your needs and eligibility status. When reviewing how to apply for WIC in PA, if you decide to complete the pre-application, you will be asked for several pieces of information, including:

    • Your full name and address
    • Your contact information, including an email address and phone number
    • Information on you, your infant or your child
    • Your application status, such as first-time applicant or re-applying for benefits

    While completing the pre-application online can speed up your approval process, keep in mind you must still visit your local PA WIC office and meet with a staff member. If you successfully submit your online pre-application, however, an agency representative will call you at the phone number you have provided to set up this appointment. He or she can answer any program questions you have, ask for additional information on some of the pre-application questions and tell you what you need to bring to the appointment.

    Download our guide for more information on how to sign up for WIC.

    What can you get with WIC in Pennsylvania?

    Pennsylvania WIC benefits include financial assistance, counseling and education. The program is designed to not only provide financial support for nutritionally at-risk women and young children, but to set them on the right track for healthy and financially independent lifestyles. In addition to financial help for supplemental foods, the program provides qualifying beneficiaries with:

    • Breastfeeding support and information.
    • Nutritional counseling.
    • Referrals to healthcare professionals and other social services programs.
    • Education on healthy foods and meals.

    WIC checks for benefits are provided during appointments with agency representatives, if applicants are found to be eligible for the program. At this meeting, the representative also analyzes the applicant’s additional needs and medical status. He or she recommends educational opportunities, social service support and health care that may help to improve the applicant’s financial, social or medical situation. To learn more about the specific benefits provided by the program, review our comprehensive guide.

    How to Prepare for a WIC Appointment in Pennsylvania

    One of the best ways to prepare for your PA WIC appointment is to complete the online pre-application. This information will assist the representative in learning more about you and your needs before the meeting. Keep in mind, if you are applying for benefits for your infant or child, you must bring him or her with you to the appointment. In addition, you should also gather other documents and information to bring with you to your meeting, including:

    • Your identification, such as an ID card or driver’s license
    • Proof of residency, such as a rent statement or utility bill with your name and address
    • Proof of income earned, such as paycheck stubs or child support payment information

    In addition to this WIC application information, you should also bring proof of pregnancy, if pregnant, or immunization records for your child if he or she is under 2 years of age. You should also consider downloading, printing and completing a dietary questionnaire, available on the WIC website. If you opt to complete this paperwork in advance of your meeting, bring it to your appointment with an agency representative.

    How to Check Your WIC Balance in Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania WIC checks can be used at authorized retailers to purchase approved foods. The foods the program allows beneficiaries to purchase with these benefits are nutrient-dense and healthy, which can begin to encourage program enrollees to make the right food choices. Not all types of foods can be purchased using these benefits, so beneficiaries should carefully review the program’s list of approved food choices and pay close attention to the serving sizes and varieties allowed.

    It is also important for program beneficiaries to pay close attention to their WIC balance and the amount of financial assistance left for the month. By carefully budgeting for monthly grocery expenses, enrollees can learn how to create healthy meals for their families while still adhering to strict food budgets.

    The WIC program in Kentucky is handled by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Their job is to help promote, improve and protect the health of children and adults in the state. This includes managing Kentucky WIC benefits and services. If you are looking to apply for the Kentucky WIC program, or if you already receive benefits and need assistance, then use the WIC office contact number listed below.

    Applying for Kentucky WIC

    If you live in the state and are looking to apply for KY WIC benefits, then you will need to contact your local WIC clinic or agency and schedule an appointment. Use the information below to contact the Kentucky Department of Public Health to find a location near you. At your appointment the staff will determine if you are eligible. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements including categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk. For more details on these requirements, find out how to apply for Kentucky WIC.

    Transferring Kentucky WIC Benefits

    If you are currently receiving Kentucky WIC benefits and plan on moving to a new city or out of state, you should be able to transfer your benefits to your new location. First, you need to contact your local WIC clinic or agency and inform the staff your plans to move. In most cases they will provide you with a Verification of Certification Card (VOC). This will help ensure a seamless and continued participation through the entirety of your certification period (The time you are receiving WIC). Once you have moved, the next step is to contact the WIC clinic or agency nearby at your new location and let them know you need to transfer your benefits. The VOC should have the contact information for the WIC clinic or agency at your new location.

    Once you have moved, you will need to give them a valid VOC card. Your WIC benefits must be transferred and allow the participant to continue receiving benefits through the end of their current certification period, even if the participant does not meet the eligibility requirements at their new location. If the clinic or agency at your new location is at a maximum case load, they are required to put you at the top of the waiting list and make it a priority. If you still need help, please contact the Kentucky Department of Public Health listed below.

    Kentucky eWIC EBT System

    Originally, when receiving Kentucky WIC benefits, you are given checks or vouchers each month that you would use to purchase WIC approved foods at your local grocery store. By the year 2020, states will be using eWIC for all participants. The eWIC system aims to replace paper checks and vouchers with a EBT (Electronic benefit transfer) card. This acts like a normal debit card. You would go to your WIC approved store and select the food items to purchase, and at check out you would give the cashier your KY WIC EBT card.

    The cashier will then run it like a normal debit card and the system will automatically deduct the amount from your current balance. Also, each month instead of having to visit your local WIC clinic to pickup more checks/vouchers, the EBT system allows the state to refill your card eletronically each month. For more information about the KY eWIC system, for instance how to check balance on WIC card, contact the Kentucky Department of Public Health listed below.

    • WIC Office Location

    275 E. Main Street
    Frankfort, Kentucky 40621
    HS2W-D

    WIC Office Phone Number

    You can contact the Kentucky Department of Public Health at 502-564-3827 or 800-462-6122. You can fax them at 502-564-8389.

    eWIC is here! eWIC is a safe, simple and convenient way to deliver food benefits to WIC clients using an electronic benefits card.

    How to Use a WIC CheckeWIC is:

    • No more paper checks!
    • Your eWIC card will replace your food instruments.
    • Your eWIC card is PIN protected.

    Simple

    • Easy Checkout!
    • Your eWIC card will work just like a debit card.

    Convenient

    • Buy only the food you need when you need it.
    • See your benefits balance on your WIC shopping list or shopping receipt.

    Learn More

    • Stay connected with us by following our Alabama WIC Facebook page.
    • Download our free (Android or iOS) Alabama WIC app on your smart device.

    What To Expect:

    • Make sure the parent/guardian attends the first eWIC visit.
    • At this visit, you will receive your family’s eWIC card.
    • You will set your PIN and learn how to shop with your eWIC card.
    • Please allow more time for this visit.

    Questions?

    • Call the eWIC Customer Service at 1-855-279-0683 or
    • Visit WIC Connect for help with your eWIC card or account.

    Here, you can:

    • Set, change or unlock your PIN number
    • Check your benefit balance
    • Report your card lost, stolen or damaged

    How to Use Your eWIC Card

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    All PHFE WIC centers are now issuing California WIC Cards to families. Shopping with the WIC card is so much easier. Flexible shopping, easier checkout, convenient benefits, and more!

    The WIC Card is Here

    Here are some things you can do.

    Download the WIC app.

    Watch the video.
    The WIC Card Video will show you how to use your new WIC card at the store, how to check your WIC food balance, and more!
    Go to and play “Your California WIC Card” video in the top left corner.

    Think of a PIN.
    Think of a 4 digit number that is easy for you to remember and difficult for others to guess. You will need a 4 digit PIN to use your WIC card at the store.

    Save these phone numbers.
    WIC Card Support: 1-844-469-3264
    WIC Program: 1-888-942-2229
    If you lose your WIC Card or forget your PIN, call WIC Card Support for 24 hour help. Call the WIC program to change your appointment or ask other questions.

    Allow more time for your WIC appointment.
    We are learning and experiencing that it is really not just a little bit more time, but quite a bit and more like double the amount of time.

    When Will You Get Your WIC Card?

    Due to Covid-19, you will get your WIC card by mail. You can expect to receive it within 5 business days upon request.

    Before You Go Shopping

    Your WIC Food Balance shows the foods and the amounts available to your family between specific dates. As you shop and use your WIC foods, your Food Balance will change. Be sure to shop for all of the foods in your WIC Food Balance within the allowed dates.

    There are many ways to find your WIC Food Balance

    • Use the free WIC phone app on your smart phone m.wic.ca.gov
    • Get a printout at your WIC office.
    • Look at your store receipt from your last shopping trip.
    • Ask a cashier or customer service person at the store to print
      your WIC Food Balance.
    • Call the toll free number on the back of your WIC Card,
      1-844-4MY-FAMILY or 1-844-469-3264.
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    At the Store
    • Get just the WIC foods you need at each shopping trip.
    • Use your WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide, the free WIC phone app, and your WIC Food Balance to help you choose the right foods.
    • Separate your WIC foods from your non-WIC items as you shop to make checkout easier.
    At the Checkout

    Start your checkout

    • Separate your WIC foods from your non-WIC items.
      Some stores may need to scan your WIC items first.
    • Tell the cashier you are using your WIC Card.
    • Ask the cashier when to swipe your WIC Card and enter your PIN.
    • Always swipe your WIC Card first before using other forms of payment, such as CalFresh, debit card, or cash.
    • Pay close attention as the cashier scans each WIC item.

    After the cashier scans all your items

    • Look over your WIC purchases and make sure all items are correct before your sale is totaled. The cashier may give you a receipt or show you a screen to review.
    • Confirm all your purchases are correct using the card machine.
      Any foods not available in your WIC Food Balance can be put back or bought using another form of payment.
    • Tell the cashier if you want to put something back before the cashier gives you the final receipt.
    • Give the cashier your store loyalty card and any coupons you have.
    • Pay for any non-WIC items using another form of payment.
    • Wait for the cashier to complete the sale and give you a final receipt. Save your receipt in a safe place, such as your wallet.
    Reading Your Receipt
    • Your receipt lists the items you just bought.
    • Your receipt shows what you have left in your WIC Food Balance.
      All family benefits are combined.
    • The receipt shows the last day you can buy the rest of your WIC foods. Your WIC Food Balance will expire at midnight on that day.

    How to Use a WIC Check

    When You Have Questions About WIC Authorized Foods
    or Your WIC Card

    • Use the free WIC phone app (avialable soon).
    • Call 1-844-4MY-FAMILY or 1-844-468-3264
    • Contact PHFE WIC at 1-888-942-2229
    • Text your questions to 91997

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    During the COVID-19 pandemic:

    • Current participants will continue to receive benefits
    • New participants can call your local WIC clinic to apply.

    eWIC is Coming to New Jersey!

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    eWIC will improve the way WIC participants receive their food benefits!

    One card per family, no more paper checks!

    Convenient and easy to use!

    NJ WIC Participant Portal

    Interested in applying for the WIC Program in New Jersey?

    Use the Participant Portal to determine if you may be eligible to receive WIC benefits.

    Submit your information directly to your local agency team. The pre-screening will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

    About New Jersey WIC

    New Jersey WIC is a public health nutrition program that provides education, nutritious food and improved access to health care and social services for low or moderate-income pregnant women, new mothers and children younger than five years of age. New Jersey WIC helped 241,565 residents in 2018.

    COVID-19 WIC Food Substitutions

    Updated 4-1-20

    In light of COVID-19, New Jersey WIC is allowing additional food items in anticipation of limited food selections related to recent events.

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    About New Jersey WIC

    The New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children is commonly known as WIC. WIC is a successful public health nutrition program that provides wholesome food, nutrition education and community support for income eligible women who are pregnant and post-partum, infants and children up to five years old.

    Participants

    If you are a current WIC participant or are seeking to enroll in WIC benefits, this section contains information that you need.

    Healthcare

    Healthcare professionals are important partners for New Jersey WIC.

    Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs

    WIC partners with many farmers and farmers’ markets around the state. Participants can use WIC funds to purchase selected fresh farm goods.

    Retail Vendors

    Information for retail vendors who currently or seek to work with the WIC program.

    Senior Nutrition Programs

    WIC programs help provide low income New Jersey seniors with the nutritional support they need to lead healthy lives.

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