Eligibility for WIC

WIC is available for income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding moms, and children under five (up to age 5). Dads, grandparents, foster parents, and anyone raising kids under five can receive apply for support for the kids in their care.

Postpartum women are eligible for up to six months after the end of their pregnancy. Breastfeeding moms are eligible to receive food benefits until their babies are 1 year of age.

To be income-eligible for WIC, you must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts of Florida’s WIC income guidelines. If you or your children receive Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), you’re already income-eligible for WIC.

How to Apply

Call toll free 800-342-3556 and say you want to apply for WIC. You will receive a call to set an appointment for a WIC certification visit. At this visit, the household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed and you will find out if you and/or your children are eligible for WIC.

  1. Bring all necessary information to determine eligibility. View the eligibility checklist: English | Spanish | Creole
  2. Bring the child, infant, or woman who is applying.
  3. If eligible by income, you will see a nutrition professional and be enrolled.
  4. You will receive WIC-EBT cards for specific nutritious foods to use at retail stores.