Alternate Name:
Women Infants and Children
Organization:
Mary's Center
Women Infants and Children (WIC) is a supplemental food program that promotes good health for low-to-moderate-income mothers, infants and children. WIC food is high in nutrients such as protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. WIC's mission is to safeguard the health of eligible applicants to the program by providing:
- Breastfeeding support and education
- The ability to purchase supplemental nutritious foods (cereal, milk, cheese, eggs, juice, beans, peanut butter and infant formula) at no cost with eWIC card
- A means of saving money that can be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, baby foods and other foods that WIC does not provide
- Screening referrals to other health, welfare and social services
Application: You may qualify for WIC if you: Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or gave birth within the last 6 months; Have an infant or a child under the age of 5; Live in DC; Meet income guidelines for your family as listed below, OR are participating in Medicaid, DC Healthy Families, School Lunch Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Stamp Program (SNAP); and Have a nutritional or medical risk (as determined by the WIC nutritionist or other health professional). You may be automatically eligible based on your enrollment in another public assistance program, such as Medicaid. WIC staff can help determine your eligibility. https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/wic-eligibility-requirements You do not have to show proof of U.S. citizenship to receive WIC.
