What does WIC Provide?
Nutrition Information
WIC provides nutrition information that is specific to your family's needs.
Women receive:
- counseling on healthy eating during and after pregnancy
- guidance on how to breastfeed and troubleshooting when issues arise
- information about how to meet your nutrition needs.
Infants receive:
- Counseling and guidance on how to feed and keep your baby healthy.
Children to age 5 receive
- Counseling on how to introduce healthy foods to children
- Guidance on how to keep your child healthy by meeting their nutritional needs.
Healthy Foods
WIC offers a variety of healthy foods that are appropriate for the nutritional needs of your family. You can choose from
- Fruits & Vegetables - fresh, frozen or canned plain vegetables
- Whole Grains - breads, tortillas, pasta, brown rice, bulgur, or oatmeal
- Cereals - many different breakfast cereals
- Proteins - eggs, dry or canned beans, peanut butter, fish
- Dairy - milk, cheese, or yogurt
- Infant Foods - infant fruits, vegetables, cereals, and meats
- Juices - ready to drink 100% single flavor juices or frozen concentrates
Am I Eligible?
You may qualify if you:
- Are pregnant or recently had a baby.
- Had a miscarriage or stillbirth in the last 6 months.
- Have an infant and/or child under 5 years old (including foster children).
- Meet the WIC income guidelines below:
| Family Size |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Yearly |
| 1 |
Up to $536 |
Up to $2,322 |
Up to $27,861 |
| 2 |
Up to $738 |
Up to $3,152 |
Up to $37,814 |
| 3 |
Up to $919 |
Up to $3,981 |
Up to $47,767 |
| 4 |
Up to $1,110 |
Up to $4,801 |
Up to $57,720 |
| 5 |
Up to $1,302 |
Up to $5,640 |
Up to $67,673 |
| 6 |
Up to $1,493 |
Up to $6,469 |
Up to $77,626 |
| 7 |
Up to $1,685 |
Up to $7,299 |
Up to $87,579 |
| 8 |
Up to $1,876 |
Up to $8,128 |
Up to $97,532 |
| Each additional family member |
+$192 |
=$830 |
+$9,953 |
Above income guidelines are for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Use the Pre-Screening Tool for further information to see if you qualify!
How can I sign up?
Use the DHS Office Locator to find your local Women, Infants and Children office near you. Make an appointment and find out what papers or documents you need to bring with you. At your appointment, WIC staff will check to see if you and your family qualify. If you need assistance, contact the State WIC Office at (217) 782-2166.
WIC Resources
WIC Foods
WIC foods are chosen, based on recommendations from the National Academies, to provide key nutrients important for health, but that are often inadequate in the diets of participants served by WIC. WIC food benefits support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, align with the American Academy of Pediatrics infant feeding guidelines, and support breastfeeding. Key nutrients include protein, iron, zinc, calcium, folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and fiber.
Authorized Food Lists
Foods that may be provided by the WIC Program
WIC Foods Questions
Why are certain foods provided by WIC, nutrients, serving sizes, how to eat more of these foods, etc.
- Frequently Asked Questions - SUBPAGE NEEDED
Nutrition
Nutrition and health information for before, during and after pregnancy. Feeding your baby as he develops and grows. Feeding tips for your child through the toddler and preschool years.
- Nutrition & Your Family - SUBPAGE NEEDED
- WIChealth.org - Sign up or login for current nutrition and health information; Health eKitchen, a recipe library featuring WIC approved foods.
Breastfeeding
- About Breastfeeding - SUBPAGE NEEDED
- Why Breastfeed - SUBPAGE NEEDED
- Common Concerns - SUBPAGE NEEDED
- Breastfeeding Resources - SUBPAGE NEEDED
- Peer Breastfeeding Support - SUBPAGE NEEDED
Additional Support Resources for WIC Families
WIC cannot provide:
- Food items that are not specifically prescribed.
- Menstrual products and diapers.
- The USDA does not currently have a waiver for the WIC program to allow customers to purchase menstrual products or diapers with WIC benefits.
