Who is WIC for?
WIC is a free program that provides healthy foods and nutrition and health information to Massachusetts' families who qualify. WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you are a father, mother, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5, you can apply for WIC for your child.
You can participate in WIC if you:
- Live in Massachusetts
- Have a nutritional need (WIC staff can help you determine this)
- Are a child under 5, a new mom, or a pregnant or breastfeeding woman
- Have a family income less than WIC guidelines (shown below)
WIC Income Guidelines
Household | Yearly | Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $20,036 | $1,670 | $771 | $386 |
2 | $26,955 | $2,247 | $1,037 | $519 |
3 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $1,303 | $652 |
4 | $40,793 | $3,400 | $1,569 | $785 |
5 | $47,712 | $3,976 | $1,836 | $918 |
6 | $54,631 | $4,553 | $2,102 | $1,051 |
7 | $61,550 | $5,130 | $2,368 | $1,184 |
8 | $68,469 | $5,706 | $2,634 | $1,317 |
For each | +6,919 | +577 | +267 | +134 |
If you are pregnant, you should count yourself as two.
- What does WIC offer?
- How do I apply for WIC?
- What can I buy with WIC checks?
- Can men participate in WIC?
This information is provided by the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program within the Department of Public Health.