Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): quick facts
WIC is a federal nutrition program for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age five, who meet income guidelines and face a nutritional risk identified by a health professional. It provides sp…
Administered by
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, run by state and local agencies
Who it's for
Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age five who meet income guidelines and are found to be at nutritional risk.
What it funds
Healthy foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, and health referrals
Repayable?
Benefit (not a loan, not repaid)
Where to apply
Apply through your state or local WIC agency; find a clinic via fns.usda.gov/wic
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