WIC
- WIC shopper app is a tool to help WIC participants shop using the eWIC card. Find out more information here.
- WIC Smart is a method to complete your WIC nutrition education without a WIC clinic visit. Just ask at your next WIC appointment if you can sign up. Find out more information here.
WIC is a nutrition education program that provides growth and health assessments, referrals to community resources and breastfeeding support. WIC also provides nutritious foods that include fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains that build positive eating habits which can be established and reinforced from the start. There is no cost to eligible families. Eligibility is determined from the following criteria:
- If you satisfy the following:
You are pregnant
You are breastfeeding a baby under one year of age
You have just had a baby
You have an infant or child under the age of 5 - If you live in Idaho.
- If you have a special nutritional need. A nutrition and health screening is provided at the WIC clinic.
- If you meet the income guidelines in the table below: Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
To be eligible for the WIC program, an individual must be a pregnant or breastfeeding woman, a woman who has recently been pregnant, or an infant or child younger than 5 years old. In addition, the individual must live in Idaho, have a need that can be helped by WIC foods and nutrition counseling, and have a low-to-moderate income.
To be eligible on the basis of income, an applicant’s gross income (e.g., before taxes are withheld) must fall at or below 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. For example, under the new guidelines a family of three can earn up to $42,606 annually; under the old guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $40,626 annually.
If you or a family member are in the categories served by WIC and currently receive Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC.
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Number of Household Members* |
Maximum Annual Gross Household Income |
1 2 3 4 5 More than 5 |
$25,142 $33,874 $42,606 $51,338 $60,070 Add $8,732/year for each additional person. |
*One pregnant woman counts as two household members.
WIC provides nutritious supplemental foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans and peanut butter at no cost to qualified families. WIC services also include health screenings, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding information and support, help from registered dietitians, and referrals to other services.
The average Idahoan enrolled in WIC receives approximately $57 of healthy foods per month, a $12 increase from the previous year due to a federal boost to the monthly benefit for fresh fruits and vegetables. The result is greater nutrition for Idaho families and additional profit for Idaho grocers that accept WIC transactions. There are currently approximately 30,000 people per month receiving Idaho WIC assistance.
If you meet the above qualifications, please visit or call the nearest WIC office (see below for locations) for an appointment. We will provide you with a list of items to bring to your first appointment.
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How do I apply for WIC?
Please visit or call the nearest WIC office (see below for locations) for an appointment. We will provide you with a list of items to bring to your first appointment.
- Nez Perce County: 208-799-3100
215 10th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501 - Latah County: 208-882-7506
333 E. Palouse River Drive
Moscow, ID 83843 - Clearwater County: 208-476-7850
105 115th Street
Orofino, ID 83544 - Idaho County: 208-983-2842
903 W Main
Grangeville, ID 83530 - Lewis County: 208-935-2124
132 N Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
- Nez Perce County: 208-799-3100
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How long can I stay on WIC?
Children can be on WIC from birth until their 5th birthday. Pregnant women can stay on WIC until delivery and may qualify to stay on longer following delivery. Postpartum women can stay on WIC up to 6 months postpartum. Breastfeeding women can stay on WIC up to 12 months postpartum.
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When do I get my WIC food benefit package?
WIC food benefits are given immediately after the first appointment. You will receive an WIC card with WIC food benefits detailed in the WIC Approved Food List, that can be redeemed at any WIC approved grocery store in Idaho.
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Can I have someone else shop for my WIC food benefits using my WIC card?
No, only you may use your WIC card but every WIC account can have a second card holder added to the WIC account by the WIC staff. This second card holder will be able to shop for your WIC food benefits using their WIC card.
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Where can I shop with my WIC card?
WIC cards can be used at any WIC approved grocery store in Idaho.
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For more information or questions about WIC call the office near you:
- Nez Perce County: 208-799-3100
215 10th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501 - Latah County: 208-882-7506
333 E. Palouse River Drive
Moscow, ID 83843 - Clearwater County: 208-476-7850
105 115th Street
Orofino, ID 83544 - Idaho County: 208-983-2842
903 W Main
Grangeville, ID 83530 - Lewis County: 208-935-2124
132 N Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536