Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC serves about half of all infants born in the United States

WIC serves about half of all infants born in the United States

Am I Eligible for WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

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The WIC Program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

WIC Serves
  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding women
  • Non-breastfeeding postpartum women
  • Infants
  • Toddlers and children up to age 5
Common Locations
  • County health departments
  • Hospitals
  • Mobile clinics (vans)
  • Community centers
  • Schools
  • Public housing sites
  • Migrant health centers and camps
  • Indian health services facilities
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What's New?

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Tribal Nation COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities (MPRO)
Waivers
WIC Policy Memorandum #2021-2: WIC Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment for 2020
Policy
WIC EBT Activities
Technical Assistance
Informational Memorandum: Use of Manufacturer-Provided Nutrition Information to Determine WIC Food Item Eligibility
Policy Memos
Implementation of WIC and WIC FMNP Waiver Extension Provisions in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act
Policy Memos
Tribal Nation COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities (SWRO)
Waivers
Loving Support Award of Excellence Program
Success Stories
WIC Participant and Program Characteristics 2018 Food Packages and Costs Report
Research
USDA Expands Access to Online Shopping in SNAP, Invests in Future WIC Opportunities
News Item
WIC Data Tables
Data
American Samoa: COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities
Waivers
WIC Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study 2 Module 1
Webinars/Videos
Vendor Annual Routine Monitoring Waiver
Waivers
WIC - FMNP Monitoring
Waivers
WIC - Separation of Duties
Waivers
Vendor Annual Compliance Investigation Waiver
Waivers

Spotlights

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About WIC Works

The WIC Works Resource System is an education and training center for the staff of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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WIC Breastfeeding Support

The goal of the WIC Breastfeeding Support campaign is to equip WIC moms with the information, resources and support they need to successfully breastfeed.

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WIC Infant Formula Rebate Solicitations – Bidding on Single Milk- and Soy-Based Infant Formula
USDA Proclamation - National WIC Breastfeeding Week
WIC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)