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Check eligibility for WIC

WIC is for all kinds of families: married and single parents, working or not working. If you're a parent or legal guardian of a child under 5, you can apply for WIC for your child.

Overview

WIC is not included in the federal government’s public charge rule and is available regardless of immigration or citizenship status.

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

You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive:

Income eligibility guidelines

May 22, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Household Size

Yearly

Monthly

Bi-weekly

Weekly

1

$26,973

$2,248

$1,038

$519

2

$36,482

$3,041

$1,404

$702

3

$45,991

$3,833

$1,769

$885

4

$55,500

$4,625

$2,135

$1,068

5

$65,009

$5,418

$2,501

$1,251

6

$74,518

$6,210

$2,867

$1,434

7

$84,027

$7,003

$3,232

$1,616

8

$93,536

$7,795

$3,598

$1,799

For each additional family member add…

+$9,509

+$793

+$366

+$183

Additional Resources

Contact   for Check eligibility for WIC

Online

Call Local WIC Office: WIC Information for Participants 
Or email Local WIC Office (XLSX): WIC-Local-Program-Email-Addresses.xlsx 

Phone

Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. If you hear a recording, please leave a message with your name and telephone number. You can also call your Local WIC Office directly. All local programs are answering phones and/or returning messages.

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