WIC

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:

1. 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
2. If you live in Idaho.
3. If you have a special nutritional need. A nutrition and health screening is provided at the WIC clinic.
4. If you meet the income guidelines in this table: Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021

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 $40,182 annually; under the old guidelines a family of three could have earned up to $39,461 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, 2020 through June 30, 2021

Number of Household Members*	Maximum Annual Gross Household Income
1 2 3 4 5 More than 5	$23,606 $31,894 $40,182 $48,470 $56,578 Call the local WIC clinic

*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 $50 of healthy foods per month. There are currently approximately 32,000 people per month receiving Idaho WIC assistance.

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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.