Am I Eligible for WIC?

You may qualify for WIC if you:

  • Live in New York State
  • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or had a baby within the last 6 months
  • Have a child under 5 years old
  • Are a guardian or foster parent of a child under 5
  • Meet income limits (you can be working and still qualify)

Every eligible family can be certified for WIC regardless of immigration status. You can also receive WIC even if you and/or other household members are working.

Income Limits

WIC helps many families with low to moderate incomes. You're automatically income eligible if you already receive Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), TANF (cash assistance), Essential Plan, or Head Start/Early Head Start benefits. You can also participate in WIC if you don't participate in one of these programs, but you meet the WIC income limits.

2025-2026 WIC Income Limits

Effective through June 30, 2026
Household Size Annual Income Weekly Income
1 $28,953 $557
2 39,128 753
3 49,303 949
4 59,478 1,144
5 69,653 1,340
6 79,828 1,536
7 90,003 1,731
8 100,178 1,927
For each additional member $10,175 $196

How to Apply

If you think you're eligible, you can:

  • Chat with Wanda to get connected to your local WIC Office. A WIC office staff member will reach out to check if you qualify
  • Call your local WIC office directly. Find a WIC office near you.

Previous WIC Participants

You may still qualify! Learn how to recertify by chatting with Wanda.

Questions? You can talk to someone from your local WIC office or get help through Wanda, your WIC personal assistant

Want to get started?

Apply for WIC